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POWERFLEET INC (PWFL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PWFL - Nasdaq - US73931J1097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.57  +0.01 (+0.22%)

After market: 4.62 +0.05 (+1.09%)

Fundamental Rating

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PWFL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. PWFL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, PWFL is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PWFL had negative earnings in the past year.
PWFL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PWFL always reported negative net income.
In multiple years PWFL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
PWFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPWFL 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 0 5M -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PWFL (-7.95%) is worse than 63.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -12.56%, PWFL is doing worse than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.95%
ROE -12.56%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.1%
ROA(5y)-6.57%
ROE(3y)-11.18%
ROE(5y)-10.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PWFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPWFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

PWFL has a better Gross Margin (50.16%) than 87.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PWFL has remained more or less at the same level.
PWFL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.16%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
PWFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPWFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PWFL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PWFL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PWFL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PWFL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PWFL Yearly Shares OutstandingPWFL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M
PWFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPWFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.30 indicates that PWFL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.30, PWFL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
PWFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PWFL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PWFL outperforms 56.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.88%
PWFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPWFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

PWFL has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that PWFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PWFL's Current ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PWFL is outperformed by 80.95% of its industry peers.
PWFL has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that PWFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PWFL's Quick ratio of 1.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PWFL is outperformed by 79.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.01
PWFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPWFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PWFL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.18%.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.04% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-62.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.04%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y20.29%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.03% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
PWFL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y45.13%
EPS Next 3Y39.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y47.78%
Revenue Next 3Y34.2%
Revenue Next 5Y29.74%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PWFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPWFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
PWFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPWFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PWFL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PWFL. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PWFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPWFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PWFL Per share dataPWFL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PWFL's earnings are expected to grow with 39.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.13%
EPS Next 3Y39.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PWFL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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POWERFLEET INC

NASDAQ:PWFL (6/28/2024, 8:22:26 PM)

After market: 4.62 +0.05 (+1.09%)

4.57

+0.01 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)05-07 2024-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2024-08-06/amc
Inst Owners62.04%
Inst Owner Change12.17%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap490.59M
Analysts84.29
Price Target8.89 (94.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-19.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-57.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-87.17%
Max EPS beat(2)-27.45%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-898.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-3432.94%
Max EPS beat(4)-27.45%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-453.78%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-324.28%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-228.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.06%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.33%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.56%
PT rev (1m)3.39%
PT rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7900%
EPS NY rev (3m)-152.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-49.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-49.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.67
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 111.57
P/B 3.56
P/tB 14.32
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.48
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.49
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.9%
SpS1.25
BVpS1.28
TBVpS0.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.95%
ROE -12.56%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.16%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-7.1%
ROA(5y)-6.57%
ROE(3y)-11.18%
ROE(5y)-10.6%
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 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y0.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 75.1%
Cap/Sales 5.3%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 3.3
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)61.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-62.5%
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y45.13%
EPS Next 3Y39.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.04%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y20.29%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y47.78%
Revenue Next 3Y34.2%
Revenue Next 5Y29.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-42.19%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year166.39%
EBIT Next 3Y119.25%
EBIT Next 5Y88.01%
FCF growth 1Y45.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y478.55%
OCF growth 3Y-20.8%
OCF growth 5YN/A