ALTICE USA INC- A (ATUS)

US02156K1034 - Common Stock

2.05  +0.02 (+0.99%)

After market: 2.1 +0.05 (+2.44%)

Fundamental Rating

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ATUS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. ATUS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ATUS is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ATUS was profitable.
ATUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ATUS has always been profitable.
ATUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

ATUS has a Return On Assets (0.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ATUS (5.11%) is better than 67.37% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ATUS is below the industry average of 7.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.17%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.11%
ROA(3y)1.24%
ROA(5y)1.09%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)5.46%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ATUS (0.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ATUS has grown nicely.
ATUS has a better Operating Margin (20.75%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATUS has grown nicely.
ATUS has a Gross Margin of 67.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ATUS outperforms 81.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ATUS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.75%
PM (TTM) 0.58%
GM 67.2%
OM growth 3Y-2.38%
OM growth 5Y2.9%
PM growth 3Y-49.25%
PM growth 5Y23.73%
GM growth 3Y0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.11%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ATUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATUS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ATUS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ATUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

ATUS has an Altman-Z score of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that ATUS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ATUS (0.42) is worse than 70.53% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATUS is 206.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take ATUS, 206.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATUS (206.23) is worse than 65.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 206.23
Altman-Z 0.42
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC5.24%

2.3 Liquidity

ATUS has a Current Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that ATUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.36, ATUS is not doing good in the industry: 95.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that ATUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ATUS has a worse Quick ratio (0.36) than 95.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ATUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -71.43%.
Measured over the past years, ATUS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.57% on average per year.
ATUS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.26%.
ATUS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.43%
EPS 3Y-46.39%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS growth Q2Q39.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.7%
Revenue growth Q2Q-2.85%

3.2 Future

ATUS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 49.89% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y125.51%
EPS Next 2Y64.85%
EPS Next 3Y62.2%
EPS Next 5Y49.89%
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.61%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ATUS.
65.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.06, ATUS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.58, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ATUS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ATUS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ATUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.72), we can say ATUS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.08
Fwd PE 7.58

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ATUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ATUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ATUS is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.69
EV/EBITDA 7.22

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.
ATUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ATUS's earnings are expected to grow with 62.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y64.85%
EPS Next 3Y62.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ATUS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ALTICE USA INC- A

NYSE:ATUS (5/2/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 2.1 +0.05 (+2.44%)

2.05

+0.02 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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ROA 0.17%
ROE N/A
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OM 20.75%
PM (TTM) 0.58%
GM 67.2%
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