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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC (JCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:JCS - Nasdaq - Common Stock

8.18  -0.71 (-7.99%)

After market: 8.04 -0.14 (-1.71%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, JCS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JCS was compared to 49 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While JCS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. JCS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JCS was profitable.
JCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 5M -5M 10M -10M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 4.78%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
JCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM -35.88%
PM (TTM) 4.74%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
JCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for JCS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
There is no outstanding debt for JCS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
JCS Yearly Shares OutstandingJCS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2M 4M 6M 8M
JCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that JCS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
There is no outstanding debt for JCS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
JCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.50 indicates that JCS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 2.43 indicates that JCS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.5
Quick Ratio 2.43
JCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 12692.59% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, JCS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.58% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, JCS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -59.68% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JCS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -41.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12692.59%
EPS 3Y33.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1383.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-59.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-45.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-41.16%
Sales Q2Q%-85.47%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.22% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
JCS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-91%
EPS Next 2Y-81.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
JCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
JCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

JCS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.59.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.55, JCS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 150.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JCS.
JCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.59
Fwd PE 150.06
JCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA -3.04
JCS Per share dataJCS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as JCS's earnings are expected to grow with 36.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-81.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%.
JCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%

5.2 History

JCS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
JCS Yearly Dividends per shareJCS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 5 10 15 20 25

5.3 Sustainability

4183.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JCS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP4183.41%
EPS Next 2Y-81.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.22%
JCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10M -10M 20M 30M
JCS Dividend Payout.JCS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JCS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:JCS (3/28/2022, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 8.04 -0.14 (-1.71%)

8.18

-0.71 (-7.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-29 2022-03-29/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2022-05-05
Inst Owners1.16%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners41.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap19.88M
Analysts80
Price Target12.24 (49.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP4183.41%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.59
Fwd PE 150.06
P/S 1.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA -3.04
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY27.87%
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY0.67%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS7.07
BVpS7
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 4.78%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM -35.88%
PM (TTM) 4.74%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y0%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.5
Quick Ratio 2.43
Altman-Z 1.32
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12692.59%
EPS 3Y33.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1383.33%
EPS Next Y-91%
EPS Next 2Y-81.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-59.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-45.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-41.16%
Sales Q2Q%-85.47%
Revenue Next Year-15.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A