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OUSTER INC (OUST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:OUST - Nasdaq - US68989M2026 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.2796  -0.19 (-1.66%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, OUST scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OUST was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. OUST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. OUST is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year OUST has reported negative net income.
In the past year OUST has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years OUST always reported negative net income.
OUST had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
OUST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOUST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

OUST has a Return On Assets of -35.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OUST underperforms 79.20% of its industry peers.
OUST has a worse Return On Equity (-53.64%) than 77.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.14%
ROE -53.64%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-67.45%
ROA(5y)-92.61%
ROE(3y)-114.2%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
OUST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOUST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2K 4K 6K

1.3 Margins

OUST has a Gross Margin of 36.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: OUST outperforms 61.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OUST has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for OUST so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.42%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
OUST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOUST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

OUST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, OUST has more shares outstanding
OUST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for OUST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
OUST Yearly Shares OutstandingOUST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
OUST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOUST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.97, we must say that OUST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OUST has a Altman-Z score of -0.97. This is amonst the worse of the industry: OUST underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for OUST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.97
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.96%
OUST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOUST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.80 indicates that OUST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OUST has a better Current ratio (2.80) than 62.40% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.59 indicates that OUST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OUST's Quick ratio of 2.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OUST outperforms 71.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 2.59
OUST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOUST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

OUST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.70%, which is quite impressive.
OUST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 33.41%.
The Revenue has been growing by 57.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.41%
Revenue growth 3Y49.01%
Revenue growth 5Y57.65%
Sales Q2Q%25.77%

3.2 Future

OUST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 51.91% yearly.
OUST is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 71.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y59.2%
EPS Next 2Y30.34%
EPS Next 3Y63.07%
EPS Next 5Y51.91%
Revenue Next Year29.88%
Revenue Next 2Y34.5%
Revenue Next 3Y41.19%
Revenue Next 5Y71.84%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
OUST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOUST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
OUST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOUST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

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

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
OUST Per share dataOUST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

OUST's earnings are expected to grow with 63.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.34%
EPS Next 3Y63.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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OUSTER INC

NASDAQ:OUST (5/13/2025, 11:23:36 AM)

11.2796

-0.19 (-1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Inst Owners47.03%
Inst Owner Change1.13%
Ins Owners5.22%
Ins Owner Change5.52%
Market Cap606.73M
Analysts81.67
Price Target12.58 (11.53%)
Short Float %10.23%
Short Ratio3.8
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)-35.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-79.27%
Max EPS beat(2)7.66%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-79.27%
Max EPS beat(4)25.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-18.3%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.14%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.4%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)61.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 5.46
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.35
P/tB 3.72
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.97
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.63
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.63
OCFYN/A
SpS2.07
BVpS3.36
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.14%
ROE -53.64%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.42%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-67.45%
ROA(5y)-92.61%
ROE(3y)-114.2%
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 3Y10.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 38.19%
Cap/Sales 3.38%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 2.59
Altman-Z -0.97
F-Score5
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)37.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.64%
EPS Next Y59.2%
EPS Next 2Y30.34%
EPS Next 3Y63.07%
EPS Next 5Y51.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.41%
Revenue growth 3Y49.01%
Revenue growth 5Y57.65%
Sales Q2Q%25.77%
Revenue Next Year29.88%
Revenue Next 2Y34.5%
Revenue Next 3Y41.19%
Revenue Next 5Y71.84%
EBIT growth 1Y43.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y73.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A