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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LIQT. LIQT was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While LIQT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LIQT 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 LIQT has reported negative net income.
- LIQT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- LIQT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LIQT had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -29.77%, LIQT is not doing good in the industry: 85.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -68.69%, LIQT is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -29.77% | ||
| ROE | -68.69% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-30.12%
ROA(5y)-27.66%
ROE(3y)-56.67%
ROE(5y)-59.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Gross Margin of LIQT (4.94%) is worse than 90.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIQT has declined.
- LIQT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 4.94% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-41.65%
GM growth 5Y-39.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LIQT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- LIQT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LIQT has more shares outstanding
- LIQT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LIQT has an Altman-Z score of -3.49. This is a bad value and indicates that LIQT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -3.49, LIQT is doing worse than 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIQT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating LIQT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, LIQT is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.49 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.54 indicates that LIQT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LIQT's Current ratio of 3.54 is amongst the best of the industry. LIQT outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
- LIQT has a Quick Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that LIQT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.34, LIQT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LIQT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.81%, which is quite impressive.
- LIQT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.97%.
- Measured over the past years, LIQT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -14.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%69.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-14.86%
Sales Q2Q%53.62%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LIQT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.28% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LIQT will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 35.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.16%
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y27.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y35.84%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LIQT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Also next year LIQT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LIQT's earnings are expected to grow with 27.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.6%
EPS Next 3Y27.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LIQT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC / LIQT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIQT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LIQT.
What is the valuation status for LIQT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC (LIQT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC (LIQT) stock?
LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC (LIQT) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL INC (LIQT) is expected to grow by 51.16% in the next year.