J. JILL INC (JILL)

US46620W2017 - Common Stock

27.54  +0.64 (+2.38%)

After market: 27.54 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, JILL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JILL was compared to 126 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. JILL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. JILL is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JILL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year JILL had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: JILL reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years JILL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.45%, JILL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
JILL has a better Return On Equity (97.22%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 22.90%, JILL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JILL is above the industry average of 13.97%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (22.90%) for JILL is above the 3 year average (17.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.45%
ROE 97.22%
ROIC 22.9%
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)-7.41%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of JILL (5.98%) is better than 79.37% of its industry peers.
JILL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JILL has a better Operating Margin (14.25%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
JILL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.67%, JILL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JILL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.25%
PM (TTM) 5.98%
GM 70.67%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.75%
GM growth 3Y7.09%
GM growth 5Y1.64%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JILL is creating value.
JILL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
JILL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JILL has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

JILL has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that JILL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.91, JILL is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JILL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JILL would need 3.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JILL (3.36) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.24 is on the high side and indicates that JILL has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.24, JILL is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.24
Debt/FCF 3.36
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC10.76%

2.3 Liquidity

JILL has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that JILL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of JILL (0.89) is worse than 88.10% of its industry peers.
JILL has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that JILL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, JILL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.55

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

JILL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.23%.
Measured over the past years, JILL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.40% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, JILL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.73% in the last year.
JILL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-3.4%
EPS growth Q2Q109.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.73%
Revenue growth 3Y12.32%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.06%
Revenue growth Q2Q1.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
JILL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.89%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y2.51%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of JILL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JILL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JILL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of JILL can be described as very reasonable.
89.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JILL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
JILL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.97
Fwd PE 8.24

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JILL is valued cheaper than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
89.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JILL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.38
EV/EBITDA 3.57

4.3 Compensation for Growth

JILL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
JILL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
JILL's earnings are expected to grow with 16.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for JILL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

J. JILL INC

NYSE:JILL (5/3/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 27.54 0 (0%)

27.54

+0.64 (+2.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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ROA 8.45%
ROE 97.22%
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OM 14.25%
PM (TTM) 5.98%
GM 70.67%
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