COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FIX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1999081045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FIX. FIX was compared to 49 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FIX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FIX shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make FIX a good candidate for 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.
FIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FIX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.67%, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
FIX has a better Return On Equity (35.12%) than 87.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 31.99%, FIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FIX is above the industry average of 16.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (31.99%) for FIX is above the 3 year average (21.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.67% | ||
| ROE | 35.12% | ||
| ROIC | 31.99% |
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 (9.01%) than 87.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX has a better Operating Margin (12.17%) than 89.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FIX (22.50%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
FIX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 22.5% |
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.
FIX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FIX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FIX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.48 indicates that FIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FIX has a Altman-Z score of 7.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. FIX outperforms 93.88% of its industry peers.
FIX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.13, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FIX is not too dependend on debt financing.
FIX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. FIX outperforms 91.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.48 |
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC10.97%
2.3 Liquidity
FIX has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that FIX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.13, FIX is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, FIX is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for FIX is rather negative, while it does have 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 | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 66.04% 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 26.33%.
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)66.04%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%74.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.33%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%20.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FIX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y12.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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 34.97, FIX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FIX.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.93. FIX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
FIX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.32.
FIX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.31, FIX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FIX is on the same level as its industry peers.
FIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FIX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 15.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y20.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FIX has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
FIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.60. FIX pays more dividend than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, FIX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.96%!
FIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FIX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
FIX pays out 7.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FIX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP7.68%
EPS Next 2Y20.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
NYSE:FIX (8/15/2025, 10:05:41 AM)
680.47
-9.39 (-1.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.62%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-4.83%
Market Cap24.01B
Analysts81.67
Price Target700.56 (2.95%)
Short Float %2.24%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
DP7.68%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)31.05%
Min EPS beat(2)26.84%
Max EPS beat(2)35.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.41%
Min EPS beat(4)1.91%
Max EPS beat(4)35.26%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)20.62%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)21.34%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)19.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.21%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.65%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.14%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.87%
PT rev (1m)33.58%
PT rev (3m)37.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.45 | ||
| P/B | 12.18 | ||
| P/tB | 40.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.38 |
EPS(TTM)19.46
EY2.86%
EPS(NY)21.05
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)15.9
FCFY2.34%
OCF(TTM)19.19
OCFY2.82%
SpS217.82
BVpS55.87
TBVpS16.78
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.67% | ||
| ROE | 35.12% | ||
| ROCE | 39.58% | ||
| ROIC | 31.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 37.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 115.8% | ||
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 22.5% | ||
| FCFM | 7.3% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y83.67%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.48 |
F-Score8
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC2.92
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)66.04%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%74.6%
EPS Next Y34.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.33%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%20.05%
Revenue Next Year16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y12.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.31%
EBIT growth 3Y58.65%
EBIT growth 5Y35.75%
EBIT Next Year71.44%
EBIT Next 3Y25.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y49.08%
FCF growth 3Y67.22%
FCF growth 5Y46.28%
OCF growth 1Y51.99%
OCF growth 3Y67.66%
OCF growth 5Y43%