P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SVCS (PTSI)

US6931491061 - Common Stock

16.75  -0.4 (-2.33%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall PTSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PTSI against 36 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. PTSI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PTSI.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PTSI was profitable.
In the past year PTSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PTSI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PTSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

PTSI has a Return On Assets of 2.42%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PTSI underperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
PTSI's Return On Equity of 5.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PTSI is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
PTSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PTSI underperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
PTSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.60%. This is above the industry average of 7.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.60%) for PTSI is well above the current ROIC(3.30%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.42%
ROE 5.85%
ROIC 3.3%
ROA(3y)9.18%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)23.82%
ROE(5y)17.85%
ROIC(3y)10.6%
ROIC(5y)7.89%

1.3 Margins

PTSI has a worse Profit Margin (2.27%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PTSI has declined.
The Operating Margin of PTSI (3.60%) is worse than 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PTSI has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.04%, PTSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PTSI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.6%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 77.04%
OM growth 3Y-19.98%
OM growth 5Y-13.74%
PM growth 3Y-14.68%
PM growth 5Y-12.78%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PTSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PTSI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PTSI has less shares outstanding
PTSI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that PTSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PTSI has a Altman-Z score of 2.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PTSI outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
PTSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PTSI would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PTSI (3.25) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that PTSI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PTSI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 3.25
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.53%

2.3 Liquidity

PTSI has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that PTSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PTSI has a Current ratio of 1.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. PTSI outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
PTSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that PTSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PTSI (1.81) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.81

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PTSI have decreased strongly by -75.32% in the last year.
PTSI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.61% yearly.
The Revenue for PTSI has decreased by -14.37% in the past year. This is quite bad
PTSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-75.32%
EPS 3Y9.75%
EPS 5Y-12.61%
EPS growth Q2Q-109.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.37%
Revenue growth 3Y18.54%
Revenue growth 5Y8.74%
Revenue growth Q2Q-24.17%

3.2 Future

PTSI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.65% yearly.
PTSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.21%
EPS Next 2Y44.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
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 accelerating.
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 14.32, PTSI is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PTSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: PTSI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, PTSI is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.66, the valuation of PTSI can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PTSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.63. PTSI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.32
Fwd PE 9.66

4.2 Price Multiples

94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PTSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PTSI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PTSI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.58
EV/EBITDA 4.82

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PTSI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PTSI's earnings are expected to grow with 44.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SVCS

NASDAQ:PTSI (4/26/2024, 2:05:20 PM)

16.75

-0.4 (-2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
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ROA 2.42%
ROE 5.85%
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OM 3.6%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 77.04%
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Debt/Equity 0.65
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Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.81
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