FLUENT INC (FLNT)
US34380C2017 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to FLNT. FLNT was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FLNT have multiple concerns. FLNT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FLNT has reported negative net income.
FLNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FLNT reported 4 times negative net income.
FLNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FLNT has a Return On Assets of -56.51%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FLNT underperforms 90.53% of its industry peers.
FLNT's Return On Equity of -183.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLNT is outperformed by 87.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -56.51% | ||
| ROE | -183.75% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-42.23%
ROA(5y)-25.3%
ROE(3y)-106.55%
ROE(5y)-63.89%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.31%, FLNT is doing worse than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLNT has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for FLNT so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.31% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.08%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FLNT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for FLNT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FLNT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FLNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FLNT has an Altman-Z score of -1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that FLNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FLNT has a Altman-Z score of -1.56. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FLNT underperforms 82.11% of its industry peers.
FLNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.40. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FLNT would need 13.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.40, FLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.95% of the companies in the same industry.
FLNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating FLNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, FLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that FLNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, FLNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.53% of the companies in the same industry.
FLNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that FLNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FLNT's Quick ratio of 1.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLNT outperforms 50.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FLNT have decreased strongly by -92.72% in the last year.
FLNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.37%.
Measured over the past years, FLNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q85.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.58%
Revenue growth Q2Q-14.06%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, FLNT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y42.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.58%
EPS Next 5Y23.91%
Revenue Next Year-1.9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.84%
Revenue Next 3Y9.24%
Revenue Next 5Y10.12%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FLNT 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
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FLNT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FLNT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FLNT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FLUENT INC
NASDAQ:FLNT (5/6/2024, 5:55:48 PM)
After market: 3.66 +0.17 (+4.87%)3.49
-0.01 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap47.46M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -56.51% | ||
| ROE | -183.75% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.31% | ||
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Asset Turnover2.67
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| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.72%
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