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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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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to PWFL. PWFL was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PWFL have multiple concerns. PWFL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PWFL has reported negative net income.
In the past year PWFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
PWFL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PWFL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

PWFL has a worse Return On Assets (-7.95%) than 63.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PWFL (-12.56%) is worse than 63.49% of its industry peers.
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

The Gross Margin of PWFL (50.16%) is better 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.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PWFL so they could not be analyzed.
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
PWFL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PWFL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

PWFL has an Altman-Z score of 3.30. This indicates that PWFL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PWFL has a Altman-Z score (3.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
PWFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PWFL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is comparable 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 has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PWFL underperforms 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.01, PWFL is not doing good in the industry: 79.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The earnings per share for PWFL have decreased strongly by -41.18% in the last year.
PWFL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.04%.
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

PWFL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.03% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 29.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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

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 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

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

PWFL does not give a dividend.
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 Change11.44%
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