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KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A (KSCP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KSCP - Nasdaq - US49907V2016 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.56  -0.49 (-8.1%)

After market: 5.5001 -0.06 (-1.08%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall KSCP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KSCP against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While KSCP seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, KSCP is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KSCP had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KSCP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
KSCP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KSCP had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KSCP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKSCP 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 -10M -20M -30M -40M

1.2 Ratios

KSCP has a worse Return On Assets (-112.59%) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -201.09%, KSCP is doing worse than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -112.59%
ROE -201.09%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-108.33%
ROA(5y)-145.46%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KSCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K 1.5K

1.3 Margins

KSCP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
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
KSCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KSCP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSCP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KSCP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KSCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KSCP Yearly Shares OutstandingKSCP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
KSCP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSCP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

2.2 Solvency

KSCP has an Altman-Z score of -10.32. This is a bad value and indicates that KSCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KSCP's Altman-Z score of -10.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSCP is outperformed by 91.57% of its industry peers.
KSCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSCP (0.26) is better than 65.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -10.32
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.71%
KSCP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSCP 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that KSCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.83, KSCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
KSCP has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that KSCP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KSCP's Quick ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSCP outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.61
KSCP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSCP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.62% over the past year.
The Revenue for KSCP has decreased by -15.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
KSCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.57%
Revenue growth 3Y46.88%
Revenue growth 5Y28.95%
Sales Q2Q%29.41%

3.2 Future

KSCP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.85% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KSCP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 28.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y50.03%
EPS Next 2Y25.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.12%
Revenue Next 2Y28.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
KSCP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSCP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5M 10M 15M
KSCP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSCP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 -5 -10 -15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSCP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSCP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
KSCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKSCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
KSCP Per share dataKSCP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KSCP's earnings are expected to grow with 25.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A

NASDAQ:KSCP (5/21/2025, 8:11:50 PM)

After market: 5.5001 -0.06 (-1.08%)

5.56

-0.49 (-8.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners14.43%
Inst Owner Change176.61%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap38.36M
Analysts82.22
Price Target17.34 (211.87%)
Short Float %13%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.39%
Max EPS beat(2)60.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.39%
Max EPS beat(4)60.65%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-33.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)57.01%
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)-21.54%
PT rev (3m)-90.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.55
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.43
P/tB 3.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-10.86
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-4.52
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.25
OCFYN/A
SpS1.57
BVpS2.29
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -112.59%
ROE -201.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-108.33%
ROA(5y)-145.46%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 1.64%
Cap/Sales 0.4%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z -10.32
F-Score2
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)9.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)7.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y50.03%
EPS Next 2Y25.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.57%
Revenue growth 3Y46.88%
Revenue growth 5Y28.95%
Sales Q2Q%29.41%
Revenue Next Year20.12%
Revenue Next 2Y28.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year11.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.05%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A