BOS BETTER ON-LINE SOLUTIONS (BOSC)
IL0010828171 - Common Stock
Overall BOSC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BOSC against 54 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While BOSC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BOSC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOSC was profitable.
In the past year BOSC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BOSC reported negative net income in multiple years.
BOSC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOSC (6.19%) is better than 87.04% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BOSC (10.67%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
BOSC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.97% is amongst the best of the industry. BOSC outperforms 87.04% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOSC is below the industry average of 9.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.97%) for BOSC is above the 3 year average (6.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 10.67% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
ROA(3y)4.06%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)7.16%
ROE(5y)1.23%
ROIC(3y)6.36%
ROIC(5y)4.55%
1.3 Margins
BOSC has a better Profit Margin (4.55%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOSC has grown nicely.
BOSC has a better Operating Margin (5.55%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOSC has grown nicely.
BOSC has a worse Gross Margin (20.85%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BOSC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.55% | ||
| GM | 20.85% |
OM growth 3Y76.22%
OM growth 5Y8.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y8.4%
GM growth 3Y4.55%
GM growth 5Y0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOSC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOSC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BOSC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BOSC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BOSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOSC (1.25) is better than 75.93% of its industry peers.
BOSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BOSC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is in the better half of the industry: BOSC outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
BOSC has a Current Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that BOSC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BOSC has a Current ratio (2.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOSC has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that BOSC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOSC has a Quick ratio of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOSC outperforms 57.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOSC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.37%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BOSC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.41% in the last year.
BOSC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS growth Q2Q-22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.41%
Revenue growth 3Y9.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Revenue growth Q2Q-3.92%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
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Revenue Next YearN/A
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Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.18, the valuation of BOSC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOSC is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73, BOSC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BOSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOSC is cheaper than 96.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOSC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOSC is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BOSC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOSC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BOS BETTER ON-LINE SOLUTIONS
NASDAQ:BOSC (5/3/2024, 7:00:01 PM)
2.7801
-0.02 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
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Market Cap15.99M
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| PE | 8.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 10.67% | ||
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| OM | 5.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.55% | ||
| GM | 20.85% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.36
Health
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| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)45.37%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.41%
Revenue growth 3Y9.61%
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