POWERFLEET INC (PWFL)
US73931J1097 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, PWFL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PWFL was compared to 127 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. PWFL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. PWFL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PWFL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
PWFL has a Return On Assets (-4.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PWFL's Return On Equity of -6.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PWFL outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.01% | ||
| ROE | -6.21% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-6.03%
ROA(5y)-5.93%
ROE(3y)-9.5%
ROE(5y)-9.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PWFL's Gross Margin of 50.02% is amongst the best of the industry. PWFL outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
PWFL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PWFL so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 50.02% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.11%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
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.
2.2 Solvency
PWFL has an Altman-Z score of 3.58. This indicates that PWFL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PWFL's Altman-Z score of 3.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PWFL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that PWFL is not too dependend on debt financing.
PWFL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that PWFL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.71, PWFL is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PWFL has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that PWFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PWFL (1.28) is worse than 67.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PWFL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.52%.
Looking at the last year, PWFL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.12% in the last year.
PWFL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y20.26%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.26%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PWFL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.30% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 33.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y98.73%
EPS Next 2Y56.86%
EPS Next 3Y30.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year96.6%
Revenue Next 2Y51.78%
Revenue Next 3Y33.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PWFL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PWFL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 762.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PWFL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.86%
EPS Next 3Y30.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PWFL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
POWERFLEET INC
NASDAQ:PWFL (4/29/2024, 12:16:55 PM)
4.645
+0.11 (+2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
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Market Cap501.29M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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| ROA | -4.01% | ||
| ROE | -6.21% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 50.02% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.61
Health
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| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)6.52%
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EPS Next Y98.73%
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