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AQUA METALS INC (AQMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AQMS - Nasdaq - US03837J2006 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

1.27  -0.07 (-5.22%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, AQMS scores 1 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AQMS was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. AQMS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AQMS has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years AQMS always reported negative net income.
AQMS had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AQMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAQMS 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 -10M -20M -30M -40M

1.2 Ratios

AQMS has a Return On Assets of -93.13%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQMS underperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AQMS (-151.16%) is worse than 83.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -93.13%
ROE -151.16%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-70.15%
ROA(5y)-67.68%
ROE(3y)-105.59%
ROE(5y)-93.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AQMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAQMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for AQMS so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector 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
AQMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAQMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20K -40K -60K -80K

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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 less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AQMS is higher compared to a year ago.
AQMS Yearly Shares OutstandingAQMS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
AQMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAQMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -15.26, we must say that AQMS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -15.26, AQMS is doing worse than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
AQMS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, AQMS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -15.26
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.76%
AQMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAQMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that AQMS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.57, AQMS is doing worse than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
AQMS has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that AQMS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AQMS has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQMS underperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.54
AQMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAQMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AQMS have decreased strongly by -1719.05% in the last year.
AQMS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -100.00%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1719.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2020%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y57.28%
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y20.12%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AQMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAQMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AQMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAQMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AQMS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AQMS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
AQMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAQMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
AQMS Per share dataAQMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 -2 -3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as AQMS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y20.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

AQUA METALS INC

NASDAQ:AQMS (5/1/2025, 3:10:51 PM)

1.27

-0.07 (-5.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-31 2025-03-31/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Inst Owners19.06%
Inst Owner Change-2.06%
Ins Owners6.09%
Ins Owner Change11.15%
Market Cap10.53M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (1506.3%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio4.98
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-33.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-73.2%
Max EPS beat(2)6.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-73.2%
Max EPS beat(4)6.86%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.54%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.63%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.54%
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)-33.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
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)100%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.65
P/tB 0.65
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-3.82
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.63
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.64
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS1.96
TBVpS1.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -93.13%
ROE -151.16%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-70.15%
ROA(5y)-67.68%
ROE(3y)-105.59%
ROE(5y)-93.11%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 954.32%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z -15.26
F-Score2
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)724.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)497.04%
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)-1719.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2020%
EPS Next Y57.28%
EPS Next 2Y16.58%
EPS Next 3Y20.12%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.21%
EBIT Next 3Y65.71%
EBIT Next 5Y50.34%
FCF growth 1Y-97.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-326.93%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A