PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PLL - US72016P1057 - Common Stock
7.25 USD
-0.71 (-8.92%)
7.39 USD
+0.14 (+1.93%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to PLL. PLL was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. PLL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. PLL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLL always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years PLL reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -16.70%, PLL is doing worse than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -19.16%, PLL is doing worse than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -16.7% | ||
| ROE | -19.16% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-9.58%
ROA(5y)-12.12%
ROE(3y)-11.02%
ROE(5y)-13.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLL has a Gross Margin (7.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PLL so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 7.59% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PLL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLL has more shares outstanding
PLL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that PLL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PLL (1.54) is worse than 71.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PLL is not too dependend on debt financing.
PLL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is in the better half of the industry: PLL outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLL has a Current ratio of 1.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLL outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PLL (1.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.94%.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.46% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 278.61% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.46%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y278.61%
Sales Q2Q%-10.36%
3.2 Future
PLL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.95% yearly.
PLL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y22%
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.45%
Revenue Next 3Y29.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLL. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLL's earnings are expected to grow with 27.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
7.25
-0.71 (-8.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.98%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-123.57%
Market Cap159.14M
Analysts74.29
Price Target9.01 (24.28%)
Short Float %9.48%
Short Ratio3.41
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.64%
Max EPS beat(2)26.16%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.41%
Max EPS beat(4)26.16%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-102.23%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.91%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-21.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-23.8%
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)-37.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-65.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-2.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.59
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.77
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.61
OCFYN/A
SpS4.79
BVpS12.65
TBVpS12.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -16.7% | ||
| ROE | -19.16% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 7.59% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-9.58%
ROA(5y)-12.12%
ROE(3y)-11.02%
ROE(5y)-13.77%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1523.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
F-Score1
WACC9.95%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)20456.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)55594.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.23%
EPS Next Y22%
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.46%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y278.61%
Sales Q2Q%-10.36%
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.45%
Revenue Next 3Y29.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year37.22%
EBIT Next 3Y39.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y45.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.55%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A