PDF SOLUTIONS INC (PDFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PDFS - Nasdaq - US6932821050 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall PDFS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PDFS against 110 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. PDFS has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. PDFS is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PDFS was profitable.
In the past year PDFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PDFS reported negative net income in multiple years.
PDFS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.29%, PDFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
PDFS has a Return On Equity of 1.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PDFS outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PDFS (0.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.29% | ||
| ROE | 1.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.23% |
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-4.15%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)-5.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PDFS has a Profit Margin (2.26%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.52%, PDFS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PDFS's Gross Margin of 69.83% is amongst the best of the industry. PDFS outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PDFS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.26% | ||
| GM | 69.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y2.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PDFS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PDFS has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PDFS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for PDFS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.22 indicates that PDFS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.22, PDFS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for PDFS. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC9.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.40 indicates that PDFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PDFS's Current ratio of 3.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PDFS outperforms 57.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.40 indicates that PDFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PDFS has a Quick ratio of 3.40. This is in the better half of the industry: PDFS outperforms 66.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 42.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, PDFS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.22% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y128.03%
EPS 5Y42.75%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.22%
Revenue growth 3Y17.33%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%21.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y5.69%
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.32%
Revenue Next 2Y17.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.24, the valuation of PDFS can be described as rather expensive.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDFS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, PDFS is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PDFS.
PDFS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PDFS is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
PDFS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PDFS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 78.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PDFS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PDFS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:PDFS (5/5/2025, 2:36:39 PM)
19.29
+0.1 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners11.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.67%
Market Cap755.01M
Analysts82
Price Target36.98 (91.71%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.32
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)19.52%
Min EPS beat(2)14%
Max EPS beat(2)25.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.63%
Min EPS beat(4)1.42%
Max EPS beat(4)26.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)18.34%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)36.83%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)190.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.99 | ||
| P/S | 4.21 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 77.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.07 | ||
| P/tB | 3.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 78.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY1.29%
SpS4.59
BVpS6.29
TBVpS5.59
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)0.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.29% | ||
| ROE | 1.65% | ||
| ROCE | 0.37% | ||
| ROIC | 0.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.52% | ||
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.26% | ||
| GM | 69.83% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-4.15%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)-5.13%
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 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y2.79%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 259.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.22 |
F-Score7
WACC9.52%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)162.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y128.03%
EPS 5Y42.75%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y5.69%
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.22%
Revenue growth 3Y17.33%
Revenue growth 5Y15.96%
Sales Q2Q%21.79%
Revenue Next Year16.32%
Revenue Next 2Y17.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y736.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-358.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-33.54%
OCF growth 3Y31.78%
OCF growth 5Y-16.97%