PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT)

US70806A1060 - Common Stock

11.25  +0.14 (+1.26%)

After market: 11.26 +0.01 (+0.09%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PFLT. PFLT was compared to 209 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. PFLT has an average financial health and profitability rating. PFLT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PFLT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PFLT has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PFLT has been profitable.
In multiple years PFLT reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.66%, PFLT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PFLT has a Return On Equity (9.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PFLT has a Return On Invested Capital (4.37%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PFLT is below the industry average of 8.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.37%) for PFLT is above the 3 year average (3.56%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.66%
ROE 9.63%
ROIC 4.37%
ROA(3y)2.81%
ROA(5y)2.21%
ROE(3y)6.06%
ROE(5y)4.86%
ROIC(3y)3.56%
ROIC(5y)3.39%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 43.40%, PFLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFLT has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 50.46%, PFLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
PFLT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFLT's Gross Margin of 54.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFLT outperforms 55.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFLT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 50.46%
PM (TTM) 43.4%
GM 54.12%
OM growth 3Y2.33%
OM growth 5Y2.74%
PM growth 3Y13.51%
PM growth 5Y-9.49%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y-4.32%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for PFLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFLT has more shares outstanding
PFLT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

PFLT has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PFLT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PFLT has a Altman-Z score (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PFLT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
PFLT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.82
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that PFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PFLT (3.13) is better than 79.23% of its industry peers.
PFLT has a Quick Ratio of 3.13. This indicates that PFLT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.13, PFLT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 3.13

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PFLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.24%, which is quite good.
PFLT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.70% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PFLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 32.10%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.24%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS growth Q2Q10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.1%
Revenue growth 3Y13.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.05%
Revenue growth Q2Q21.16%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PFLT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFLT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y10.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.27 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFLT.
77.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFLT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.80. PFLT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
PFLT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.75.
71.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFLT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PFLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.27
Fwd PE 8.75

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PFLT's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y-1.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PFLT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.80%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.52, PFLT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, PFLT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.8%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFLT decreases each year by -1.30%.
PFLT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

100.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFLT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PFLT has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP100.88%
EPS Next 2Y-1.7%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%

PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA

NYSE:PFLT (4/18/2024, 7:13:49 PM)

After market: 11.26 +0.01 (+0.09%)

11.25

+0.14 (+1.26%)

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GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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PE 8.27
Fwd PE 8.75
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.66%
ROE 9.63%
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ROICexgc
OM 50.46%
PM (TTM) 43.4%
GM 54.12%
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Asset Turnover0.11
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Debt/Equity 1.02
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Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 3.13
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EPS 3Y5.9%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.1%
Revenue growth 3Y13.42%
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