AQUA METALS INC (AQMS)
US03837J1016 - Common Stock
Overall AQMS gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated AQMS against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While AQMS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. AQMS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AQMS had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year AQMS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
AQMS had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AQMS always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AQMS has a Return On Assets of -71.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQMS underperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -91.87%, AQMS is not doing good in the industry: 83.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -71.27% | ||
| ROE | -91.87% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-57.33%
ROA(5y)-61.96%
ROE(3y)-77.22%
ROE(5y)-80.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for AQMS so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AQMS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, AQMS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AQMS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AQMS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -6.22, we must say that AQMS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -6.22, AQMS is not doing good in the industry: 93.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that AQMS is not too dependend on debt financing.
AQMS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -6.22 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
AQMS has a Current Ratio of 3.97. This indicates that AQMS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.97, AQMS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.77 indicates that AQMS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AQMS has a Quick ratio of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. AQMS outperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AQMS have decreased by -5.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AQMS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -64.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3Y-38.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-64.53%
Revenue growth Q2QN/A
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AQMS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.43% on average per year.
AQMS is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 449.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.86%
EPS Next 2Y27.9%
EPS Next 3Y28%
EPS Next 5Y27.43%
Revenue Next Year3400.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2259.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1212.87%
Revenue Next 5Y449.3%
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 AQMS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year AQMS 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
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AQMS's earnings are expected to grow with 28.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.9%
EPS Next 3Y28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AQMS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
AQUA METALS INC
NASDAQ:AQMS (4/26/2024, 10:44:32 AM)
0.51
+0 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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Market Cap57.09M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -71.27% | ||
| ROE | -91.87% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 3.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.77 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
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EPS Next Y19.86%
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Revenue growth 3Y-38.97%
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