ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC (ATVI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ATVI - US00507V1098 - Common Stock
94.42 USD
-0.05 (-0.05%)
94.54 USD
+0.12 (+0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ATVI. ATVI was compared to 75 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. ATVI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ATVI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes ATVI very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ATVI was profitable.
ATVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ATVI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ATVI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.59%, ATVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
ATVI has a better Return On Equity (10.41%) than 87.01% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ATVI (7.64%) is better than 84.42% of its industry peers.
ATVI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.28%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.59% | ||
| ROE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 7.64% |
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)8.74%
ROE(3y)12.6%
ROE(5y)13.15%
ROIC(3y)10.28%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ATVI (24.87%) is better than 98.70% of its industry peers.
ATVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.71%, ATVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.70% of the companies in the same industry.
ATVI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ATVI's Gross Margin of 70.38% is amongst the best of the industry. ATVI outperforms 87.01% of its industry peers.
ATVI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.87% | ||
| GM | 70.38% |
OM growth 3Y-6.16%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y38.88%
GM growth 3Y1.34%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ATVI is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATVI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ATVI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.56 indicates that ATVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ATVI has a better Altman-Z score (7.56) than 93.51% of its industry peers.
ATVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.48, ATVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
ATVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ATVI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is in the better half of the industry: ATVI outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
ATVI has a Current Ratio of 4.66. This indicates that ATVI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ATVI's Current ratio of 4.66 is amongst the best of the industry. ATVI outperforms 88.31% of its industry peers.
ATVI has a Quick Ratio of 4.66. This indicates that ATVI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ATVI has a better Quick ratio (4.66) than 88.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ATVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 13.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
ATVI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y14.92%
EPS 5Y8.32%
EPS Q2Q%129.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.88%
Revenue growth 3Y5.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.42%
Sales Q2Q%34.25%
3.2 Future
ATVI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.69%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.41%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue Next Year19.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
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 stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.32, the valuation of ATVI can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATVI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ATVI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ATVI.
ATVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ATVI is cheaper than 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, ATVI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ATVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ATVI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ATVI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ATVI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ATVI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ATVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ATVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.94. ATVI pays more dividend than 93.51% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.05, ATVI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ATVI grows each year by 9.32%, which is quite nice.
ATVI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ATVI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
The dividend of ATVI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.41%
94.42
-0.05 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners20.1%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap74.29B
Analysts68.46
Price Target96.68 (2.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.32%
DP0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.86%
Min EPS beat(2)14.06%
Max EPS beat(2)19.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)22.22%
Min EPS beat(4)14.06%
Max EPS beat(4)33.83%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)30.65%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.65%
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)-0.03%
PT rev (3m)4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)99900%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 8.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.57 | ||
| P/tB | 7.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.23
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)3.11
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY3.43%
SpS11.07
BVpS26.43
TBVpS12.38
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)2.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.59% | ||
| ROE | 10.41% | ||
| ROCE | 8.88% | ||
| ROIC | 7.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 192.53% | ||
| OM | 25.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.87% | ||
| GM | 70.38% | ||
| FCFM | 28.12% |
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)8.74%
ROE(3y)12.6%
ROE(5y)13.15%
ROIC(3y)10.28%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
ROICexc(3y)19.25%
ROICexc(5y)17.42%
ROICexgc(3y)231.4%
ROICexgc(5y)290.82%
ROCE(3y)11.95%
ROCE(5y)11.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.43%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.37%
OM growth 3Y-6.16%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y38.88%
GM growth 3Y1.34%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.56 |
F-Score5
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)21.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.32%
Profit Quality(3y)108.71%
Profit Quality(5y)106%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y14.92%
EPS 5Y8.32%
EPS Q2Q%129.79%
EPS Next Y26.69%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.41%
EPS Next 5Y8.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.88%
Revenue growth 3Y5.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.42%
Sales Q2Q%34.25%
Revenue Next Year19.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y7.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 5Y4.95%
EBIT Next Year27.57%
EBIT Next 3Y13.63%
EBIT Next 5Y12.47%
FCF growth 1Y-1.53%
FCF growth 3Y7.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.68%
OCF growth 1Y-0.82%
OCF growth 3Y6.63%
OCF growth 5Y0.06%