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ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ALTR - US0213691035 - Common Stock

111.85 USD
+0.16 (+0.14%)
Last: 3/25/2025, 8:00:01 PM
112.71 USD
+0.86 (+0.77%)
After Hours: 3/25/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ALTR. ALTR was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. ALTR is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. ALTR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ALTR was profitable.
ALTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ALTR reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years ALTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ALTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALTR 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 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

ALTR's Return On Assets of 0.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALTR outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.65%, ALTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALTR (1.46%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 1.65%
ROIC 1.46%
ROA(3y)-1.09%
ROA(5y)-1.06%
ROE(3y)-2.41%
ROE(5y)-2.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ALTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

ALTR has a Profit Margin of 2.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALTR outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.66%, ALTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALTR has grown nicely.
ALTR has a Gross Margin of 81.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALTR outperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALTR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.66%
PM (TTM) 2.13%
GM 81.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.69%
OM growth 5Y8.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.34%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
ALTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ALTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALTR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ALTR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ALTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ALTR Yearly Shares OutstandingALTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
ALTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.42 indicates that ALTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.42, ALTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
ALTR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.62
Altman-Z 10.42
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC10.46%
ALTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

ALTR has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that ALTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALTR's Current ratio of 1.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALTR outperforms 48.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ALTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALTR's Quick ratio of 1.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALTR outperforms 48.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.61
Quick Ratio 1.61
ALTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ALTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.92%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.77% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ALTR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.92%
EPS 3Y24.74%
EPS 5Y32.77%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%4.59%

3.2 Future

ALTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.17%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
ALTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
ALTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 84.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ALTR.
ALTR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ALTR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
ALTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 81.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. ALTR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 84.73
Fwd PE 81.56
ALTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 68.54
EV/EBITDA 154.74
ALTR Per share dataALTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ALTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)21.76
PEG (5Y)2.59
EPS Next 2Y11.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ALTR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A

NASDAQ:ALTR (3/25/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 112.71 +0.86 (+0.77%)

111.85

+0.16 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Inst Owners96.66%
Inst Owner Change-18.22%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.60B
Revenue(TTM)665.79M
Net Income(TTM)14.18M
Analysts51.67
Price Target110.7 (-1.03%)
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.32%
Min EPS beat(2)0.29%
Max EPS beat(2)46.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.85%
Min EPS beat(4)0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)46.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)44.6%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)80.9%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)169.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 84.73
Fwd PE 81.56
P/S 14.41
P/FCF 68.54
P/OCF 62.28
P/B 11.19
P/tB 29.82
EV/EBITDA 154.74
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY1.18%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY1.23%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY1.46%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY1.61%
SpS7.76
BVpS9.99
TBVpS3.75
PEG (NY)21.76
PEG (5Y)2.59
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 1.65%
ROCE 1.85%
ROIC 1.46%
ROICexc 3.53%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 2.66%
PM (TTM) 2.13%
GM 81.25%
FCFM 21.03%
ROA(3y)-1.09%
ROA(5y)-1.06%
ROE(3y)-2.41%
ROE(5y)-2.28%
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 3Y-10.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.86%
OM growth 3Y-6.69%
OM growth 5Y8.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.34%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.62
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 33.41%
Cap/Sales 2.12%
Interest Coverage 4.08
Cash Conversion 257.46%
Profit Quality 987.64%
Current Ratio 1.61
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 10.42
F-Score7
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)28.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.92%
EPS 3Y24.74%
EPS 5Y32.77%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
EPS Next Y3.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%4.59%
Revenue Next Year9.17%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9207.89%
EBIT growth 3Y0.54%
EBIT growth 5Y16.62%
EBIT Next Year42.89%
EBIT Next 3Y16.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y19.54%
FCF growth 3Y37.86%
FCF growth 5Y45.78%
OCF growth 1Y21.03%
OCF growth 3Y35.73%
OCF growth 5Y37.47%

ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A / ALTR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALTR.


What is the valuation status of ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) stock?

ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) is 84.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.19.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ALTR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC - A (ALTR) is expected to grow by 3.89% in the next year.