PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT)

US7080621045 - Common Stock

7.01  +0.08 (+1.15%)

After market: 7.02 +0.01 (+0.14%)

Fundamental Rating

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PNNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 220 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PNNT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PNNT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PNNT had positive earnings in the past year.
PNNT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PNNT reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PNNT reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PNNT (3.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PNNT's Return On Equity of 8.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNNT outperforms 50.93% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.84%, PNNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
PNNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) for PNNT is above the 3 year average (3.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.21%
ROE 8.7%
ROIC 3.84%
ROA(3y)2.69%
ROA(5y)1.57%
ROE(3y)4.76%
ROE(5y)2.8%
ROIC(3y)3.43%
ROIC(5y)3.33%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.24%, PNNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 45.15%, PNNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PNNT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PNNT's Gross Margin of 49.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNNT outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
PNNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.15%
PM (TTM) 30.24%
GM 49.69%
OM growth 3Y4.56%
OM growth 5Y-0.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.13%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PNNT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PNNT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PNNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

PNNT has an Altman-Z score of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that PNNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.37, PNNT is not doing good in the industry: 72.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PNNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.67. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
PNNT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PNNT is outperformed by 75.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.37
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.80 indicates that PNNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PNNT has a Current ratio of 3.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. PNNT outperforms 84.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.80 indicates that PNNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.80, PNNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.8
Quick Ratio 3.8

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PNNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.40%.
PNNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.85% yearly.
PNNT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.79%.
PNNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.4%
EPS 3Y18.96%
EPS 5Y5.85%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y13.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-41.86%

3.2 Future

PNNT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.35% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.41%
EPS Next 2Y-5.29%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.38, the valuation of PNNT can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PNNT indicates a rather cheap valuation: PNNT is cheaper than 82.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 30.52. PNNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.74, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PNNT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PNNT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.99. PNNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.38
Fwd PE 7.74

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as PNNT's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y-5.29%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PNNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.90%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.87, PNNT pays a better dividend. On top of this PNNT pays more dividend than 81.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.26, PNNT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.9%

5.2 History

The dividend of PNNT decreases each year by -0.76%.
PNNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PNNT decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

148.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PNNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PNNT's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP148.03%
EPS Next 2Y-5.29%
EPS Next 3Y-6.35%

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP

NYSE:PNNT (9/13/2024, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 7.02 +0.01 (+0.14%)

7.01

+0.08 (+1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap457.75M
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Dividend Yield 12.9%
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.38
Fwd PE 7.74
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PEG (5Y)1.26
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.21%
ROE 8.7%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 45.15%
PM (TTM) 30.24%
GM 49.69%
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Asset Turnover0.11
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Debt/Equity 1.67
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Current Ratio 3.8
Quick Ratio 3.8
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EPS 1Y (TTM)4.4%
EPS 3Y18.96%
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y-7.41%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y13.2%
Revenue growth 5Y
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