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AKUMIN INC (AKU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AKU - Nasdaq - US01021X1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.2887  -0.06 (-17.87%)

After market: 0.2875 0 (-0.42%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AKU. AKU was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. AKU has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AKU is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AKU has reported negative net income.
AKU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AKU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AKU had a positive operating cash flow.
AKU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50M -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

AKU's Return On Assets of -9.35% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AKU is outperformed by 66.96% of its industry peers.
AKU has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKU outperforms 53.91% of its industry peers.
AKU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.89%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.58%) for AKU is above the 3 year average (1.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.35%
ROE N/A
ROIC 2.58%
ROA(3y)-5.55%
ROA(5y)-3.32%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.89%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
AKU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of AKU (6.78%) is better than 72.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKU has grown nicely.
AKU has a Gross Margin of 25.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKU outperforms 49.57% of its industry peers.
AKU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.32%
OM growth 3Y9.52%
OM growth 5Y35.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.3%
GM growth 5Y-16.74%
AKU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AKU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AKU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AKU is higher compared to a year ago.
AKU Yearly Shares OutstandingAKU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M
AKU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.30, we must say that AKU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AKU has a Altman-Z score of 0.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKU underperforms 66.96% of its industry peers.
AKU has a debt to FCF ratio of 59.58. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AKU would need 59.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 59.58, AKU is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 59.58
Altman-Z 0.3
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC4.35%
AKU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that AKU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKU has a worse Current ratio (1.09) than 70.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that AKU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKU has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKU underperforms 61.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
AKU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AKU have decreased strongly by -118.41% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 38.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 59.26% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-13.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.2%
Revenue growth 3Y50.24%
Revenue growth 5Y59.26%
Sales Q2Q%0.71%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, AKU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y45.08%
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AKU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
AKU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AKU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AKU. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
AKU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AKU indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKU is cheaper than 81.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.18
EV/EBITDA 8.75
AKU Per share dataAKU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as AKU's earnings are expected to grow with 29.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AKU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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AKUMIN INC

NASDAQ:AKU (10/25/2023, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 0.2875 0 (-0.42%)

0.2887

-0.06 (-17.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)08-09 2023-08-09
Earnings (Next)11-07 2023-11-07
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners15.75%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap25.84M
Analysts45
Price Target0.92 (218.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-25%
PT rev (3m)-60.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.03
P/FCF 1.18
P/OCF 0.44
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.75
EPS(TTM)-1.8
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.41
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY84.98%
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY229.66%
SpS8.39
BVpS-0.93
TBVpS-13.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.35%
ROE N/A
ROCE 3.26%
ROIC 2.58%
ROICexc 2.65%
ROICexgc 11.22%
OM 6.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.32%
FCFM 2.92%
ROA(3y)-5.55%
ROA(5y)-3.32%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.89%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
ROICexc(3y)1.99%
ROICexc(5y)2.97%
ROICexgc(3y)6.74%
ROICexgc(5y)9.33%
ROCE(3y)2.39%
ROCE(5y)3.5%
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y32.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.94%
OM growth 3Y9.52%
OM growth 5Y35.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.3%
GM growth 5Y-16.74%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 59.58
Debt/EBITDA 8.69
Cap/Depr 38.76%
Cap/Sales 4.98%
Interest Coverage 0.76
Cash Conversion 40.27%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 0.3
F-Score4
WACC4.35%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)38.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-13.13%
EPS Next Y45.08%
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.2%
Revenue growth 3Y50.24%
Revenue growth 5Y59.26%
Sales Q2Q%0.71%
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y270.48%
EBIT growth 3Y64.54%
EBIT growth 5Y115.95%
EBIT Next Year262.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.58%
FCF growth 3Y436.48%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y59.77%
OCF growth 3Y121.33%
OCF growth 5Y94.79%