While growth is established for NYSE:AESI, the stock's valuation remains reasonable.

ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC (NYSE:AESI) was identified as an affordable growth stock by our stock screener. NYSE:AESI is showing great growth, but also scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to be priced reasonably. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

A Closer Look at Growth for NYSE:AESI

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is determined by analyzing different growth elements, including EPS and revenue growth, spanning both historical and future figures. In the case of NYSE:AESI, the assigned 7 reflects its growth potential:

• Looking at the last year, AESI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 27.19%.
• Measured over the past years, AESI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 76.44% on average per year.
• AESI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 71.29% yearly.
• Based on estimates for the next years, AESI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 32.90% on average per year.

Valuation Assessment of NYSE:AESI

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Valuation Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse valuation factors, including price to earnings and cash flows, while considering the stock's profitability and growth. NYSE:AESI has received a 6 out of 10:

• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AESI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AESI is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• AESI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
• With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.21, the valuation of AESI can be described as very reasonable.
• AESI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AESI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
• AESI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.74, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
• AESI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• The decent profitability rating of AESI may justify a higher PE ratio.
• AESI's earnings are expected to grow with 71.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Assessing Health for NYSE:AESI

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• AESI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
• AESI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: AESI outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that AESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• AESI has a better Current ratio (3.44) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 3.04 indicates that AESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.04, AESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.

Assessing Profitability for NYSE:AESI

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has earned a 7 out of 10:

• AESI has a better Return On Assets (8.36%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of AESI (12.15%) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
• AESI has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.92%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AESI is significantly above the industry average of 8.52%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (17.92%) for AESI is above the 3 year average (17.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• AESI has a better Profit Margin (17.17%) than 89.39% of its industry peers.
• AESI has a Operating Margin of 43.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AESI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AESI has grown nicely.
• With an excellent Gross Margin value of 51.11%, AESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AESI has grown nicely.

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