ACCSYS TECHNOLOGIES PLC (AXS.AS)
GB00BQQFX454 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, AXS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AXS was compared to 10 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AXS have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, AXS is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AXS had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year AXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years AXS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -12.53%, AXS is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AXS has a worse Return On Equity (-23.78%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.21%, AXS is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AXS is below the industry average of 7.49%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.21%) for AXS is above the 3 year average (3.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.53% | ||
| ROE | -23.78% | ||
| ROIC | 5.21% |
ROA(3y)-5.39%
ROA(5y)-3.77%
ROE(3y)-9.9%
ROE(5y)-8.12%
ROIC(3y)3.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
AXS has a worse Operating Margin (6.75%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
AXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.90%, AXS is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AXS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.9% |
OM growth 3Y84.6%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.01%
GM growth 5Y8.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AXS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AXS has more shares outstanding
AXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AXS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AXS has an Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that AXS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.10, AXS is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.95. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AXS would need 6.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AXS has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
AXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating AXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.54, AXS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.86%
2.3 Liquidity
AXS has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that AXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AXS has a Current ratio of 1.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AXS outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
AXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that AXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AXS has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AXS have decreased by -0.56% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, AXS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 41.17%.
Measured over the past years, AXS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%52.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.17%
Revenue growth 3Y21.24%
Revenue growth 5Y21.61%
Sales Q2Q%20.93%
3.2 Future
AXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.18% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AXS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-41.59%
EPS Next 2Y-75.16%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y2.79%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AXS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year AXS 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
AXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AXS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AXS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AXS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-75.16%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AXS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
ACCSYS TECHNOLOGIES PLC
AMS:AXS (7/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
0.641
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
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Market Cap153.30M
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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PEG (NY)N/A
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -12.53% | ||
| ROE | -23.78% | ||
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| OM | 6.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.9% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y-41.59%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.17%
Revenue growth 3Y21.24%
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