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PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS INC (PPSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PPSI - Nasdaq - US7238363003 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.68  +0.02 (+0.75%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PPSI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPSI was compared to 94 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PPSI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PPSI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PPSI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PPSI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PPSI reported 4 times negative net income.
PPSI had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PPSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 66.70%, PPSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 91.75%, PPSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 66.7%
ROE 91.75%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)18.43%
ROE(5y)4.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PPSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 132.00%, PPSI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.75%, PPSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPSI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 132%
GM 28.75%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y46.59%
GM growth 5Y32.84%
PPSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PPSI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPSI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PPSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPSI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PPSI Yearly Shares OutstandingPPSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
PPSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

PPSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that PPSI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PPSI (2.06) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PPSI is not too dependend on debt financing.
PPSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPSI outperforms 79.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.09%
PPSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

PPSI has a Current Ratio of 3.10. This indicates that PPSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PPSI's Current ratio of 3.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPSI outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
PPSI has a Quick Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that PPSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PPSI has a better Quick ratio (2.58) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 2.58
PPSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1066.67% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, PPSI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -42.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PPSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1066.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-42.3%
Revenue growth 3Y7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y2.12%
Sales Q2Q%-21.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PPSI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -12.54% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPSI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 31.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-106.18%
EPS Next 2Y-42.23%
EPS Next 3Y-68.93%
EPS Next 5Y-12.54%
Revenue Next Year-21.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y31.06%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PPSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 50M 100M 150M
PPSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 0.92, the valuation of PPSI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPSI is valued cheaper than 98.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. PPSI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PPSI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.92
Fwd PE N/A
PPSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PPSI Per share dataPPSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PPSI's earnings are expected to decrease with -68.93% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-42.23%
EPS Next 3Y-68.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PPSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 55.97%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.88, PPSI pays a better dividend. On top of this PPSI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPSI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 55.97%

5.2 History

PPSI is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PPSI Yearly Dividends per sharePPSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2024 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-42.23%
EPS Next 3Y-68.93%
PPSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:PPSI (6/5/2025, 11:59:56 AM)

2.68

+0.02 (+0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15/amc
Earnings (Next)10-06 2025-10-06
Inst Owners7.87%
Inst Owner Change-15.1%
Ins Owners21.34%
Ins Owner Change0.92%
Market Cap29.80M
Analysts82.5
Price Target10.71 (299.63%)
Short Float %0.66%
Short Ratio1.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 55.97%
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)1146.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(2)2388.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)353.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-614.71%
Max EPS beat(4)2388.69%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-18.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-46.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.34%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-16.61%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-350%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-250%
EPS NY rev (3m)-250%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.92
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY108.21%
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.25
OCFYN/A
SpS2.16
BVpS3.1
TBVpS3.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 66.7%
ROE 91.75%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 132%
GM 28.75%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)18.43%
ROE(5y)4.48%
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 3Y46.59%
GM growth 5Y32.84%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 384.42%
Cap/Sales 17.27%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 2.58
Altman-Z 2.06
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)283.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1066.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10%
EPS Next Y-106.18%
EPS Next 2Y-42.23%
EPS Next 3Y-68.93%
EPS Next 5Y-12.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-42.3%
Revenue growth 3Y7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y2.12%
Sales Q2Q%-21.54%
Revenue Next Year-21.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y31.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-46.17%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y41.83%
EBIT Next 5Y52.97%
FCF growth 1Y12.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y56.4%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A