ASURE SOFTWARE INC (ASUR)

US04649U1025 - Common Stock

7.04  -0.92 (-11.56%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ASUR. ASUR was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ASUR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ASUR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ASUR was profitable.
In the past year ASUR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ASUR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years ASUR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -2.08%, ASUR is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -4.81%, ASUR is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.08%
ROE -4.81%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.6%
ROA(5y)0.28%
ROE(3y)-4.26%
ROE(5y)-0.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

ASUR's Gross Margin of 71.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ASUR outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
ASUR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASUR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5Y2.95%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ASUR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
ASUR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ASUR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ASUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.11, we must say that ASUR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ASUR (-0.11) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASUR is 1.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ASUR, only 1.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASUR (1.63) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that ASUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ASUR (0.02) is better than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 1.63
Altman-Z -0.11
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.56%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that ASUR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.11, ASUR is doing worse than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
ASUR has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that ASUR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ASUR has a worse Quick ratio (1.11) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.87% over the past year.
ASUR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.16% yearly.
ASUR shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.27%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.87%
EPS 3Y43.69%
EPS 5Y2.16%
EPS growth Q2Q-57.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.27%
Revenue growth 3Y22.05%
Revenue growth 5Y13.36%
Revenue growth Q2Q-10.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ASUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of ASUR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASUR is valued cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
ASUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of ASUR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASUR indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASUR is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ASUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.35
Fwd PE 10.07

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASUR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASUR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 68.77
EV/EBITDA 11.09

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)5.27
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ASURE SOFTWARE INC

NASDAQ:ASUR (5/3/2024, 5:40:56 PM)

7.04

-0.92 (-11.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap181.35M
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PE 11.35
Fwd PE 10.07
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PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)5.27
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.08%
ROE -4.81%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.84%
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Asset Turnover0.27
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Debt/Equity 0.02
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Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
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EPS 1Y (TTM)170.87%
EPS 3Y43.69%
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EPS Next Y12.24%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.27%
Revenue growth 3Y22.05%
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