NCS MULTISTAGE HOLDINGS INC (NCSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:NCSM - US6288772014 - Common Stock
37.28 USD
+0.85 (+2.33%)
NCSM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. NCSM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. NCSM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NCSM was profitable.
NCSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NCSM had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years NCSM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NCSM (7.98%) is better than 78.69% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a better Return On Equity (11.84%) than 70.49% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NCSM outperforms 42.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)-8.68%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-12.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
NCSM has a Profit Margin of 7.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: NCSM outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.69%, NCSM is not doing good in the industry: 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Gross Margin of NCSM (41.47%) is better than 83.61% of its industry peers.
NCSM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 41.47% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NCSM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NCSM has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NCSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NCSM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that NCSM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NCSM has a Altman-Z score of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: NCSM underperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NCSM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.85) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NCSM has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.66 indicates that NCSM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCSM has a Current ratio of 4.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCSM outperforms 93.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that NCSM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCSM has a Quick ratio of 2.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCSM outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NCSM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 289.17%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, NCSM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NCSM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)289.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%22.78%
3.2 Future
NCSM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NCSM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y50.07%
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.28%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.98, the valuation of NCSM can be described as very cheap.
NCSM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NCSM is cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, NCSM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.35, the valuation of NCSM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NCSM is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NCSM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NCSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
NCSM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NCSM is cheaper than 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NCSM's earnings are expected to grow with 30.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NCSM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:NCSM (10/20/2025, 11:21:49 AM)
37.28
+0.85 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.74%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap94.69M
Analysts85.71
Price Target41.31 (10.81%)
Short Float %0.75%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)128.53%
Min EPS beat(2)125.74%
Max EPS beat(2)131.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)82.91%
Min EPS beat(4)15.79%
Max EPS beat(4)131.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)538.28%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)19.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)28.84%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.84%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.59%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)62.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY12.53%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY11.97%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY9.58%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.09%
SpS69.08
BVpS41.9
TBVpS34.59
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROCE | 6.14% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.21% | ||
| OM | 4.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 41.47% | ||
| FCFM | 5.17% |
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)-8.68%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-12.92%
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 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)33.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)289.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.01%
EPS Next Y50.07%
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%22.78%
Revenue Next Year13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y722.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year617.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1077.53%
FCF growth 3Y1.81%
FCF growth 5Y-0.41%
OCF growth 1Y283.25%
OCF growth 3Y3.19%
OCF growth 5Y-6.65%