Logo image of PWS.MI

POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:PWS - IT0005353815 - Common Stock

15.45 EUR
-0.6 (-3.74%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to PWS. PWS was compared to 35 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. While PWS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PWS is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make PWS a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

9

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PWS was profitable.
In the past year PWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PWS has always been profitable.
PWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PWS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPWS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.78%, PWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
PWS has a better Return On Equity (29.68%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.87%, PWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PWS is significantly above the industry average of 9.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (27.22%) for PWS is well above the current ROIC(12.87%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.78%
ROE 29.68%
ROIC 12.87%
ROA(3y)18.81%
ROA(5y)13.71%
ROE(3y)29.15%
ROE(5y)20.95%
ROIC(3y)27.22%
ROIC(5y)18.95%
PWS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPWS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.94%, PWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PWS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.63%, PWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PWS has a better Gross Margin (51.55%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PWS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 14.94%
GM 51.55%
OM growth 3Y44.17%
OM growth 5Y16.59%
PM growth 3Y36.57%
PM growth 5Y16.19%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
PWS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPWS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

5

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PWS has more shares outstanding
PWS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PWS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PWS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingPWS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
PWS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPWS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

2.2 Solvency

PWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is not the best score and indicates that PWS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PWS's Altman-Z score of 2.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PWS outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
PWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.47. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PWS would need 8.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.47) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that PWS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.44, PWS is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.44
Debt/FCF 8.47
Altman-Z 2.89
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC8.02%
PWS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPWS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.02 indicates that PWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PWS has a better Current ratio (2.02) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
PWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that PWS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PWS has a Quick ratio of 1.17. This is in the better half of the industry: PWS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.17
PWS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPWS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

8

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PWS have decreased strongly by -16.28% in the last year.
PWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.97% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y78.25%
EPS 5Y32.97%
EPS Q2Q%-20.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y28.9%
Revenue growth 5Y14.1%
Sales Q2Q%11.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 74.94% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, PWS will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 47.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y114.01%
EPS Next 2Y74.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year71.68%
Revenue Next 2Y47.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PWS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPWS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PWS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPWS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

6

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.79, which indicates a correct valuation of PWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say PWS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of PWS can be described as reasonable.
PWS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say PWS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 11.95
PWS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPWS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PWS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PWS is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PWS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.08
EV/EBITDA 11.77
PWS.MI Per share dataPWS.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PWS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PWS's earnings are expected to grow with 74.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y74.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.31%, PWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.13, PWS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PWS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of PWS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. PWS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y74.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PWS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPWS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

POWERSOFT SPA

BIT:PWS (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

15.45

-0.6 (-3.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners6.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.38M
Revenue(TTM)75.59M
Net Income(TTM)11.30M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 11.95
P/S 2.62
P/FCF 23.08
P/OCF 17.15
P/B 5.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.77
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY5.95%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)0.67
FCFY4.33%
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY5.83%
SpS5.89
BVpS2.96
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number7.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.78%
ROE 29.68%
ROCE 17.78%
ROIC 12.87%
ROICexc 16.55%
ROICexgc 52.48%
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 14.94%
GM 51.55%
FCFM 11.37%
ROA(3y)18.81%
ROA(5y)13.71%
ROE(3y)29.15%
ROE(5y)20.95%
ROIC(3y)27.22%
ROIC(5y)18.95%
ROICexc(3y)31.93%
ROICexc(5y)27.29%
ROICexgc(3y)33.83%
ROICexgc(5y)30.02%
ROCE(3y)37.61%
ROCE(5y)26.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.08%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.25%
OM growth 3Y44.17%
OM growth 5Y16.59%
PM growth 3Y36.57%
PM growth 5Y16.19%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.44
Debt/FCF 8.47
Debt/EBITDA 2.64
Cap/Depr 82.45%
Cap/Sales 3.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 55.86%
Profit Quality 76.1%
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 2.89
F-Score4
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)57.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)55.36%
Profit Quality(5y)115.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y78.25%
EPS 5Y32.97%
EPS Q2Q%-20.1%
EPS Next Y114.01%
EPS Next 2Y74.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y28.9%
Revenue growth 5Y14.1%
Sales Q2Q%11.46%
Revenue Next Year71.68%
Revenue Next 2Y47.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.14%
EBIT growth 3Y85.84%
EBIT growth 5Y33.02%
EBIT Next Year170.58%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.55%
FCF growth 3Y-58.91%
FCF growth 5Y-34.21%
OCF growth 1Y19.37%
OCF growth 3Y-27.03%
OCF growth 5Y-8.28%

POWERSOFT SPA / PWS.MI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POWERSOFT SPA?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PWS.MI.


What is the valuation status of POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PWS stock?

POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) is 16.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.21.


How sustainable is the dividend of POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of POWERSOFT SPA (PWS.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.