PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PNNT • US7080621045
Current stock price
4.46 USD
-0.02 (-0.45%)
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4.49 USD
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This PNNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PNNT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PNNT had positive earnings in the past year.
- PNNT had a positive 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 (1.98%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 5.60%, PNNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PNNT (2.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PNNT is below the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 5.6% | ||
| ROIC | 2.9% |
ROA(3y)1.01%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)3.4%
ROE(5y)6.25%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.36%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 22.18%, PNNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- PNNT's Operating Margin of 40.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PNNT outperforms 73.22% of its industry peers.
- PNNT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- PNNT has a Gross Margin of 45.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PNNT outperforms 51.46% of its industry peers.
- PNNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.18% | ||
| GM | 45.49% |
OM growth 3Y-5.51%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.15%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
2. PNNT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for PNNT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for PNNT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PNNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.17, we must say that PNNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PNNT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.17) than 69.87% of its industry peers.
- PNNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PNNT would need 3.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PNNT (3.71) is better than 74.90% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.79 is on the high side and indicates that PNNT has dependencies on debt financing.
- PNNT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.79) than 77.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.31 indicates that PNNT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.31, PNNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- PNNT has a Quick Ratio of 4.31. This indicates that PNNT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- PNNT has a better Quick ratio (4.31) than 87.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.31 |
3. PNNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PNNT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.34%.
- PNNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, PNNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.67% in the last year.
- PNNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.34%
EPS 3Y1.95%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%-45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.67%
Revenue growth 3Y5.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-20.33%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -9.49% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.34%
EPS Next 2Y-9.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PNNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.19, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PNNT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PNNT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. PNNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.67, the valuation of PNNT can be described as very cheap.
- PNNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PNNT is cheaper than 82.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. PNNT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PNNT indicates a rather cheap valuation: PNNT is cheaper than 94.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PNNT's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.49% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y-9.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. PNNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PNNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.90%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of PNNT dropped by -26.77% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.89, PNNT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PNNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.9% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PNNT grows each year by 9.53%, which is quite nice.
- PNNT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PNNT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.53%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 244.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PNNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PNNT's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP244.89%
EPS Next 2Y-9.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PNNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4.46
-0.02 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners21.77%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change2.42%
Market Cap291.24M
Revenue(TTM)115.42M
Net Income(TTM)25.60M
Analysts52.31
Price Target5.61 (25.78%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.9% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.53%
DP244.89%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.6%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.3%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.74%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.13%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.63%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 0.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY13.9%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY13.04%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY75.74%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY75.74%
SpS1.77
BVpS7
TBVpS7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.1
Graham Number9.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 5.6% | ||
| ROCE | 3.67% | ||
| ROIC | 2.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.01% | ||
| OM | 40.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.18% | ||
| GM | 45.49% | ||
| FCFM | 191.1% |
ROA(3y)1.01%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)3.4%
ROE(5y)6.25%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.36%
ROICexc(3y)3.96%
ROICexc(5y)3.48%
ROICexgc(3y)3.96%
ROICexgc(5y)3.48%
ROCE(3y)4.83%
ROCE(5y)4.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.61%
OM growth 3Y-5.51%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.15%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 861.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
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)-30.34%
EPS 3Y1.95%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%-45%
EPS Next Y-19.34%
EPS Next 2Y-9.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.67%
Revenue growth 3Y5.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-20.33%
Revenue Next Year-11.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.56%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y184.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y184.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP / PNNT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PNNT.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) stock?
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PNNT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) is 7.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.64.
What is the expected EPS growth for PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT) is expected to decline by -19.34% in the next year.