COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FIX - US1999081045 - Common Stock
954.83 USD
-70.09 (-6.84%)
Taking everything into account, FIX scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FIX was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FIX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FIX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. FIX also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes FIX very considerable for dividend and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FIX was profitable.
FIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FIX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FIX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FIX's Return On Assets of 14.50% is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 37.50%, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
FIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 32.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FIX outperforms 89.09% of its industry peers.
FIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.29%. This is above the industry average of 17.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.29%) for FIX is below the current ROIC(32.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.5% | ||
| ROE | 37.5% | ||
| ROIC | 32.75% |
ROA(3y)10.11%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)26.85%
ROE(5y)23.98%
ROIC(3y)21.29%
ROIC(5y)17.85%
1.3 Margins
FIX has a better Profit Margin (10.06%) than 85.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX's Operating Margin of 13.36% is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX has a Gross Margin of 23.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: FIX outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.06% | ||
| GM | 23.49% |
OM growth 3Y20.43%
OM growth 5Y11.4%
PM growth 3Y16.81%
PM growth 5Y11.21%
GM growth 3Y4.66%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FIX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FIX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FIX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FIX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FIX has an Altman-Z score of 8.88. This indicates that FIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FIX's Altman-Z score of 8.88 is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
FIX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.17. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.17, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
FIX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, FIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.88 |
ROIC/WACC3.24
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FIX has a Current ratio (1.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FIX (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FIX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 80.72% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FIX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 36.79% on average per year.
FIX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 27.71%.
Measured over the past years, FIX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.72%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%101.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.71%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%35.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
FIX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y78.67%
EPS Next 2Y44.56%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.06%
Revenue Next 2Y20.4%
Revenue Next 3Y16.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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 40.42, FIX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FIX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FIX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FIX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.27.
FIX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say FIX is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FIX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FIX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FIX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FIX's earnings are expected to grow with 33.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y44.56%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FIX has a yearly dividend return of 0.24%, which is pretty low.
FIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.65. FIX pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, FIX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FIX grows each year by 24.96%, which is quite nice.
FIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FIX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
7.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FIX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FIX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.18%
EPS Next 2Y44.56%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%
NYSE:FIX (12/12/2025, 12:51:03 PM)
954.83
-70.09 (-6.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.82%
Inst Owner Change-1.52%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-10.27%
Market Cap33.68B
Revenue(TTM)8.32B
Net Income(TTM)837.62M
Analysts83.08
Price Target981.84 (2.83%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
DP7.18%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)33.17%
Min EPS beat(2)31.09%
Max EPS beat(2)35.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.7%
Min EPS beat(4)9.62%
Max EPS beat(4)35.26%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.23%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)22.23%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)19.52%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.58%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.7%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)40.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.27 | ||
| P/S | 4.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.28 | ||
| P/B | 15.08 | ||
| P/tB | 38.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.3 |
EPS(TTM)23.62
EY2.47%
EPS(NY)30.53
Fwd EY3.2%
FCF(TTM)22.65
FCFY2.37%
OCF(TTM)26.32
OCFY2.76%
SpS235.99
BVpS63.32
TBVpS24.76
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number183.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.5% | ||
| ROE | 37.5% | ||
| ROCE | 40.51% | ||
| ROIC | 32.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 47.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 171.28% | ||
| OM | 13.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.06% | ||
| GM | 23.49% | ||
| FCFM | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)10.11%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)26.85%
ROE(5y)23.98%
ROIC(3y)21.29%
ROIC(5y)17.85%
ROICexc(3y)25.84%
ROICexc(5y)20.83%
ROICexgc(3y)114.86%
ROICexgc(5y)85.93%
ROCE(3y)26.34%
ROCE(5y)22.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y83.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y43.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y49.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.84%
OM growth 3Y20.43%
OM growth 5Y11.4%
PM growth 3Y16.81%
PM growth 5Y11.21%
GM growth 3Y4.66%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.88 |
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC3.24
Cap/Depr(3y)84.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.23%
Profit Quality(3y)137.55%
Profit Quality(5y)139.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.72%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%101.71%
EPS Next Y78.67%
EPS Next 2Y44.56%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.71%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%35.24%
Revenue Next Year26.06%
Revenue Next 2Y20.4%
Revenue Next 3Y16.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y73.84%
EBIT growth 3Y58.65%
EBIT growth 5Y35.75%
EBIT Next Year87.98%
EBIT Next 3Y35.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.98%
FCF growth 3Y67.22%
FCF growth 5Y46.28%
OCF growth 1Y55.08%
OCF growth 3Y67.66%
OCF growth 5Y43%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC / FIX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to FIX.
Can you provide the valuation status for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FIX stock?
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FIX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) is 40.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.08.
What is the expected EPS growth for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) is expected to grow by 78.67% in the next year.