CLPS INC (CLPS)
KYG316421042 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CLPS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLPS was compared to 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. CLPS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CLPS has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CLPS has reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years CLPS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years CLPS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CLPS has a Return On Assets (-2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -3.99%, CLPS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.18%, CLPS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CLPS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.26%) for CLPS is well above the current ROIC(0.18%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.41% | ||
| ROE | -3.99% | ||
| ROIC | 0.18% |
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)6.35%
ROE(5y)2.76%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CLPS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CLPS has a Operating Margin (0.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLPS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.85%, CLPS is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLPS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.85% |
OM growth 3Y-22.56%
OM growth 5Y-13.72%
PM growth 3Y-65.52%
PM growth 5Y-51.41%
GM growth 3Y-12.96%
GM growth 5Y-8.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLPS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CLPS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CLPS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CLPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.29 indicates that CLPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CLPS's Altman-Z score of 2.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLPS outperforms 51.19% of its industry peers.
CLPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CLPS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that CLPS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CLPS's Current ratio of 2.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLPS outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that CLPS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CLPS has a Quick ratio of 2.26. This is in the better half of the industry: CLPS outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CLPS have decreased strongly by -266.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CLPS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -43.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CLPS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.90% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CLPS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-266.5%
EPS 3Y-63.16%
EPS 5Y-43.9%
EPS growth Q2Q-219.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
Revenue growth 3Y18.93%
Revenue growth 5Y25.2%
Revenue growth Q2Q-6.5%
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
CLPS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -8.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CLPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.42%, which is a nice return.
CLPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.85. CLPS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CLPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.42% |
5.2 History
CLPS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CLPS INC
NASDAQ:CLPS (5/7/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
0.922
-0.02 (-1.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
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Market Cap23.62M
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| Dividend Yield | 10.42% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -2.41% | ||
| ROE | -3.99% | ||
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| OM | 0.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.85% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.37
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-266.5%
EPS 3Y-63.16%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
Revenue growth 3Y18.93%
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