2.8 USD
-0.09 (-3.11%)
Overall ALTO gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated ALTO against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ALTO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ALTO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ALTO had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ALTO has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ALTO reported 4 times negative net income.
- Of the past 5 years ALTO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ALTO's Return On Assets of -13.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALTO is outperformed by 79.27% of its industry peers.
- ALTO's Return On Equity of -23.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALTO is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -13.24% | ||
| ROE | -23.13% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-10.14%
ROA(5y)-4.95%
ROE(3y)-17.06%
ROE(5y)-8.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- ALTO's Gross Margin of 1.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALTO is outperformed by 91.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALTO has declined.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for ALTO so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 1.99% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-43.6%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ALTO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALTO has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for ALTO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALTO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.45, we must say that ALTO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ALTO has a Altman-Z score of 0.45. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ALTO underperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
- ALTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ALTO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.45 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- ALTO has a Current Ratio of 3.56. This indicates that ALTO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ALTO has a better Current ratio (3.56) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
- ALTO has a Quick Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that ALTO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.30, ALTO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ALTO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.69%.
- Looking at the last year, ALTO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.00% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ALTO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%575%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.2%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.49%
Sales Q2Q%-4.3%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALTO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.90% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALTO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y82.8%
EPS Next 2Y39.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y12.23%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ALTO. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Also next year ALTO is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALTO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ALTO is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ALTO's earnings are expected to grow with 34.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ALTO!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ALTO INGREDIENTS INC / ALTO FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ALTO INGREDIENTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to ALTO.
Can you provide the valuation status for ALTO INGREDIENTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of ALTO stock?
ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ALTO stock?
The financial health rating of ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of ALTO INGREDIENTS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALTO INGREDIENTS INC (ALTO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -2.46%.