3.55 USD
-0.17 (-4.57%)
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Overall ACTG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ACTG against 98 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While ACTG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, ACTG is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACTG was profitable.
ACTG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ACTG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years ACTG reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ACTG has a Return On Assets of 0.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACTG outperforms 40.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ACTG (0.98%) is worse than 68.37% of its industry peers.
ACTG's Return On Invested Capital of 1.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACTG outperforms 41.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROIC | 1.01% |
ROA(3y)-7.87%
ROA(5y)1.65%
ROE(3y)-15.04%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.85%, ACTG is not doing good in the industry: 67.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.23%, ACTG is not doing good in the industry: 66.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ACTG's Gross Margin of 41.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACTG outperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACTG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 41.82% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-21.92%
GM growth 5Y-5.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACTG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACTG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ACTG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACTG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that ACTG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ACTG has a Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: ACTG outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACTG is 3.39, which is a good value as it means it would take ACTG, 3.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACTG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.39. This is in the better half of the industry: ACTG outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
ACTG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACTG (0.17) is better than 66.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 8.63 indicates that ACTG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 8.63, ACTG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 8.11 indicates that ACTG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACTG's Quick ratio of 8.11 is amongst the best of the industry. ACTG outperforms 96.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACTG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -92.65%.
Looking at the last year, ACTG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 71.28%.
Measured over the past years, ACTG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 61.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%78.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)71.28%
Revenue growth 3Y11.6%
Revenue growth 5Y61.31%
Sales Q2Q%155.02%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -167.21% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
ACTG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y151%
EPS Next 2Y-167.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year125.31%
Revenue Next 2Y18.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 71.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ACTG.
72.45% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ACTG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ACTG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ACTG. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACTG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACTG is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
67.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACTG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ACTG's earnings are expected to decrease with -167.21% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-167.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ACTG!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
3.55
-0.17 (-4.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.8%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap354.60M
Revenue(TTM)283.95M
Net Income(TTM)5.26M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.1 (43.66%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio7.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)65.69%
Min EPS beat(2)50.98%
Max EPS beat(2)80.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)142.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.57%
Max EPS beat(4)508.5%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)22.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)53.37%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)41.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)121.79%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)165.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)107.07%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)153.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)150%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY1.41%
EPS(NY)-0.57
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY7.82%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY11.87%
SpS2.84
BVpS5.38
TBVpS4.57
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROCE | 1.28% | ||
| ROIC | 1.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.67% | ||
| OM | 3.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 41.82% | ||
| FCFM | 9.77% |
ROA(3y)-7.87%
ROA(5y)1.65%
ROE(3y)-15.04%
ROE(5y)2.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-21.92%
GM growth 5Y-5.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 526.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score5
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)189.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)211.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)49.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)43.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%78.57%
EPS Next Y151%
EPS Next 2Y-167.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)71.28%
Revenue growth 3Y11.6%
Revenue growth 5Y61.31%
Sales Q2Q%155.02%
Revenue Next Year125.31%
Revenue Next 2Y18.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-81.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year375.52%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y166.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y200.94%
OCF growth 3Y55.62%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP / ACTG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ACTG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACTG.
What is the valuation status of ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ACACIA RESEARCH CORP?
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ACTG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) is 71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
How sustainable is the dividend of ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) stock?
The dividend rating of ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.