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PLANET LABS PBC (PL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PL - US72703X1063 - Common Stock

15.235 USD
+0.38 (+2.59%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 3:10:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall PL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PL against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While PL has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, PL is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PL had a positive cash flow from operations.
PL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PL always reported negative operating cash flow.
PL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

PL's Return On Assets of -12.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PL is outperformed by 79.27% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -20.76%, PL is not doing good in the industry: 74.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.99%
ROE -20.76%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-20.33%
ROA(5y)-21.9%
ROE(3y)-27.72%
ROE(5y)-44.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

PL's Gross Margin of 58.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PL outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PL has grown nicely.
PL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.96%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.26%
GM growth 5YN/A
PL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
PL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for PL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PL Yearly Shares OutstandingPL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
PL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PL has an Altman-Z score of 8.28. This indicates that PL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PL has a Altman-Z score of 8.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. PL outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
PL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.28
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.76%
PL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

PL has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that PL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PL's Current ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PL outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
PL has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that PL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PL has a better Quick ratio (1.75) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
PL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.91% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, PL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.33% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.62% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.33%
Revenue growth 3Y23.03%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%20.12%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.80% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
PL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y47.44%
EPS Next 2Y25.7%
EPS Next 3Y31.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.39%
Revenue Next 2Y17.33%
Revenue Next 3Y18.54%
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 stable.
PL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M 400M
PL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year PL is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150

4.2 Price Multiples

PL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PL is more expensive than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 154.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
PL Per share dataPL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PL's earnings are expected to grow with 31.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.7%
EPS Next 3Y31.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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PLANET LABS PBC

NYSE:PL (10/3/2025, 3:10:09 PM)

15.235

+0.38 (+2.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)09-08 2025-09-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/amc
Inst Owners61.99%
Inst Owner Change13.96%
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap4.69B
Analysts81.18
Price Target9.08 (-40.4%)
Short Float %10.65%
Short Ratio2.73
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)65.19%
Min EPS beat(2)30.37%
Max EPS beat(2)100%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-217.93%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.87%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.14%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.38%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.26%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.89%
PT rev (1m)29.74%
PT rev (3m)48.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 17.87
P/FCF 154.17
P/OCF 56.59
P/B 10.77
P/tB 18.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.09
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY0.65%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY1.77%
SpS0.85
BVpS1.41
TBVpS0.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.99%
ROE -20.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.96%
FCFM 11.59%
ROA(3y)-20.33%
ROA(5y)-21.9%
ROE(3y)-27.72%
ROE(5y)-44.51%
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 3Y16.26%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 127.69%
Cap/Sales 19.99%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
Altman-Z 8.28
F-Score6
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)75.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y47.44%
EPS Next 2Y25.7%
EPS Next 3Y31.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.33%
Revenue growth 3Y23.03%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%20.12%
Revenue Next Year15.39%
Revenue Next 2Y17.33%
Revenue Next 3Y18.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year92.98%
EBIT Next 3Y43.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y132.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y225.36%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A