CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT)
US20717M1036 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CFLT. CFLT was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. The financial health of CFLT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CFLT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CFLT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CFLT has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
CFLT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CFLT had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -17.99%, CFLT is doing worse than 65.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CFLT (-54.64%) is worse than 66.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -17.99% | ||
| ROE | -54.64% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-17.31%
ROA(5y)-28.33%
ROE(3y)-51.25%
ROE(5y)-73.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CFLT has a Gross Margin (70.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFLT has remained more or less at the same level.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CFLT so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.44% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.14%
GM growth 5Y-1.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CFLT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CFLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFLT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that CFLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CFLT has a Altman-Z score (2.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CFLT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CFLT (1.34) is worse than 76.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
CFLT has a Current Ratio of 4.62. This indicates that CFLT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CFLT (4.62) is better than 86.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.62 indicates that CFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CFLT has a Quick ratio of 4.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CFLT outperforms 86.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 103.51% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CFLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 32.61%.
CFLT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 64.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.61%
Revenue growth 3Y48.64%
Revenue growth 5Y64.15%
Revenue growth Q2Q26.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CFLT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 198.07% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y815.45%
EPS Next 2Y312.88%
EPS Next 3Y198.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.07%
Revenue Next 2Y24.62%
Revenue Next 3Y25.17%
Revenue Next 5Y23.86%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1426.50, CFLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CFLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CFLT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 155.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CFLT.
CFLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, CFLT is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1426.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 155.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CFLT's earnings are expected to grow with 198.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y312.88%
EPS Next 3Y198.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFLT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A
NASDAQ:CFLT (4/23/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
After market: 28.53 0 (0%)28.53
+1.18 (+4.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
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| PE | 1426.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 155.83 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -17.99% | ||
| ROE | -54.64% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.44% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.32
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)103.51%
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EPS Next Y815.45%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.61%
Revenue growth 3Y48.64%
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