GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:GFAIKYG4236L1389

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0.55 USD
-0.04 (-6.76%)
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This GFAI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GFAI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GFAI has reported negative net income.
  • GFAI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GFAI had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GFAI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
GFAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGFAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

  • GFAI's Return On Assets of -13.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFAI is outperformed by 74.68% of its industry peers.
  • GFAI's Return On Equity of -18.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFAI is outperformed by 65.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.16%
ROE -18.24%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-36%
ROA(5y)-25.97%
ROE(3y)-77.4%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GFAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGFAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.15%, GFAI is doing worse than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GFAI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for GFAI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.15%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.14%
GM growth 5Y7.43%
GFAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGFAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. GFAI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GFAI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • GFAI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GFAI has more shares outstanding
  • GFAI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GFAI Yearly Shares OutstandingGFAI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
GFAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGFAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.43, we must say that GFAI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.43, GFAI is doing worse than 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that GFAI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.04, GFAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.43
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.6%
GFAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGFAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

  • GFAI has a Current Ratio of 5.26. This indicates that GFAI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GFAI has a better Current ratio (5.26) than 91.14% of its industry peers.
  • GFAI has a Quick Ratio of 5.22. This indicates that GFAI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GFAI has a Quick ratio of 5.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. GFAI outperforms 92.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.26
Quick Ratio 5.22
GFAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGFAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. GFAI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.49% over the past year.
  • Looking at the last year, GFAI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.38% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GFAI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.38%
Revenue growth 3Y1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%

3.2 Future

  • GFAI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 73.21% yearly.
  • GFAI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y191.67%
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.47%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GFAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGFAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
GFAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGFAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

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4. GFAI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GFAI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.49, the valuation of GFAI can be described as very cheap.
  • 98.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFAI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.50, GFAI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.49
GFAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGFAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GFAI Per share dataGFAI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as GFAI's earnings are expected to grow with 73.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. GFAI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for GFAI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

GFAI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD

NASDAQ:GFAI (4/20/2026, 10:23:32 AM)

0.55

-0.04 (-6.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners4.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.68%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap11.56M
Revenue(TTM)36.99M
Net Income(TTM)-6.25M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.59 (734.55%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio0.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.49
P/S 0.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.34
P/tB 0.36
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY22.25%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.12
OCFYN/A
SpS1.76
BVpS1.63
TBVpS1.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.16%
ROE -18.24%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.15%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-36%
ROA(5y)-25.97%
ROE(3y)-77.4%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.14%
GM growth 5Y7.43%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 18.24%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.26
Quick Ratio 5.22
Altman-Z -0.43
F-Score4
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)59.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)62%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.78%
EPS Next Y191.67%
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.38%
Revenue growth 3Y1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%
Revenue Next Year5.47%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
EBIT growth 1Y45.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year174.95%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5Y21.63%
FCF growth 1Y68.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y61.92%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD / GFAI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GFAI.


What is the valuation status for GFAI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GFAI stock?

GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GFAI stock?

The financial health rating of GUARDFORCE AI CO LTD (GFAI) is 5 / 10.