META DATA LTD-ADR (AIU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AIU - US68276W4006 - ADR
0.61 USD
+0.01 (+2.5%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AIU. AIU was compared to 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AIU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AIU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIU was profitable.
AIU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AIU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AIU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AIU (573.28%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AIU has a Return On Equity of 14486.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AIU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
AIU's Return On Invested Capital of 178.89% is amongst the best of the industry. AIU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 573.28% | ||
| ROE | 14486.75% | ||
| ROIC | 178.89% |
ROA(3y)123.47%
ROA(5y)73.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
AIU has a Profit Margin of 2141.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AIU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
AIU has a better Operating Margin (41.94%) than 98.44% of its industry peers.
AIU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AIU has a Gross Margin of 47.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIU outperforms 45.31% of its industry peers.
AIU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2141.78% | ||
| GM | 47.56% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y39.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.82%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for AIU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AIU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AIU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -9.99, we must say that AIU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AIU (-9.99) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
AIU has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.72. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AIU would need 7.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIU (7.72) is better than 60.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that AIU is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.25, AIU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -9.99 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
AIU has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that AIU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AIU has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: AIU underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that AIU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AIU's Quick ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AIU is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AIU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 204.41%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, AIU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1429.53%.
AIU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -59.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)204.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30807.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1429.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-78.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-59.18%
Sales Q2Q%815.47%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 0.04, the valuation of AIU can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIU indicates a rather cheap valuation: AIU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AIU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say AIU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AIU is valued cheaper than 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AIU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:AIU (8/13/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
0.61
+0.01 (+2.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap46.95M
Revenue(TTM)32.43M
Net Income(TTM)694.50M
Analysts45
Price Target64.29 (10439.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.52 | ||
| P/B | 9.79 | ||
| P/tB | 9.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)14.33
EY2349.18%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY28.44%
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY28.44%
SpS0.42
BVpS0.06
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 573.28% | ||
| ROE | 14486.75% | ||
| ROCE | 226.44% | ||
| ROIC | 178.89% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 41.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2141.78% | ||
| GM | 47.56% | ||
| FCFM | 41.19% |
ROA(3y)123.47%
ROA(5y)73.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 5Y39.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.82%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 1.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | -9.99 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)204.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30807.69%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1429.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-78.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-59.18%
Sales Q2Q%815.47%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y125.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-43.17%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y104.42%
FCF growth 3Y-34.49%
FCF growth 5Y-53.67%
OCF growth 1Y104.42%
OCF growth 3Y-61.86%
OCF growth 5Y-56.6%
META DATA LTD-ADR / AIU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AIU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AIU.
What is the valuation status for AIU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to META DATA LTD-ADR (AIU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AIU stock?
META DATA LTD-ADR (AIU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of META DATA LTD-ADR (AIU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META DATA LTD-ADR (AIU) is 0.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.79.