MILLERKNOLL INC (MLKN)

US6005441000 - Common Stock

25.39  -0.04 (-0.16%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MLKN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MLKN was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. MLKN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MLKN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MLKN had positive earnings in the past year.
MLKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MLKN reported negative net income in multiple years.
MLKN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.77%, MLKN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
MLKN has a Return On Equity (5.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MLKN (5.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLKN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.45%. This is below the industry average of 10.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.77%
ROE 5.2%
ROIC 5.29%
ROA(3y)2.91%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)7.05%
ROE(5y)8.41%
ROIC(3y)6.45%
ROIC(5y)9.57%

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.96%, MLKN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLKN has declined.
MLKN's Operating Margin of 5.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLKN outperforms 49.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLKN has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.47%, MLKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
MLKN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.36%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 38.47%
OM growth 3Y-14.61%
OM growth 5Y-8.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-28.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.51%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLKN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MLKN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MLKN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MLKN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

MLKN has an Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is not the best score and indicates that MLKN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.83, MLKN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLKN is 4.64, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MLKN, 4.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MLKN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.64) than 67.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that MLKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.93, MLKN is not doing good in the industry: 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 4.64
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.29%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that MLKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MLKN has a Current ratio (1.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that MLKN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLKN has a worse Quick ratio (0.95) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 0.95

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MLKN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.90%.
MLKN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.26% yearly.
The Revenue for MLKN has decreased by -12.64% in the past year. This is quite bad
MLKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.9%
EPS 3Y-10.38%
EPS 5Y-4.26%
EPS growth Q2Q-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.64%
Revenue growth 3Y18.01%
Revenue growth 5Y11.41%
Revenue growth Q2Q-11.41%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MLKN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.44% on average per year.
MLKN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.42%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.95, the valuation of MLKN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLKN is valued cheaper than 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.67), we can say MLKN is valued slightly cheaper.
MLKN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLKN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.02, MLKN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.95
Fwd PE 11.34

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLKN is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
91.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLKN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.33
EV/EBITDA 8.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MLKN's earnings are expected to grow with 15.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MLKN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, MLKN pays a better dividend. On top of this MLKN pays more dividend than 85.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MLKN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of MLKN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.11%.
MLKN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MLKN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

MLKN pays out 78.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MLKN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP78.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.01%
EPS Next 3Y15.44%

MILLERKNOLL INC

NASDAQ:MLKN (5/1/2024, 12:30:08 PM)

25.39

-0.04 (-0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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Market Cap1.82B
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Fwd PE 11.34
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.77%
ROE 5.2%
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OM 5.36%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 38.47%
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Asset Turnover0.9
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Debt/Equity 0.93
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Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 0.95
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EPS 3Y-10.38%
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EPS Next Y7.1%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.64%
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