ROCKY BRANDS INC (RCKY)

US7745151008 - Common Stock

35.11  +1.11 (+3.26%)

After market: 35.11 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

RCKY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RCKY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RCKY is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RCKY was profitable.
In the past year RCKY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RCKY has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years RCKY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.17%, RCKY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RCKY has a Return On Equity (4.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.74%, RCKY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RCKY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.94%. This is below the industry average of 10.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.94%) for RCKY is below the current ROIC(7.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.17%
ROE 4.66%
ROIC 7.74%
ROA(3y)3%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)8.2%
ROE(5y)9.38%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)8.31%

1.3 Margins

RCKY's Profit Margin of 2.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCKY outperforms 46.00% of its industry peers.
RCKY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.93%, RCKY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCKY has grown nicely.
RCKY has a Gross Margin of 38.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RCKY underperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
RCKY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.93%
PM (TTM) 2.26%
GM 38.69%
OM growth 3Y-4.33%
OM growth 5Y3.7%
PM growth 3Y-33.2%
PM growth 5Y-17.13%
GM growth 3Y0.8%
GM growth 5Y2.35%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RCKY is destroying value.
RCKY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RCKY has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCKY has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

RCKY has an Altman-Z score of 2.75. This is not the best score and indicates that RCKY is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RCKY (2.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RCKY has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.49. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RCKY would need 2.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RCKY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RCKY outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
RCKY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating RCKY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RCKY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for RCKY, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 2.49
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.71%

2.3 Liquidity

RCKY has a Current Ratio of 3.61. This indicates that RCKY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
RCKY's Current ratio of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCKY outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that RCKY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RCKY (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.61
Quick Ratio 1.24

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RCKY have decreased strongly by -40.12% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, RCKY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.86% on average per year.
RCKY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.97%.
Measured over the past years, RCKY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.12%
EPS 3Y-13.82%
EPS 5Y0.86%
EPS growth Q2Q-9.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.53%
Revenue growth 5Y12.82%
Revenue growth Q2Q-9.32%

3.2 Future

RCKY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RCKY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.23%
EPS Next 2Y25.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RCKY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RCKY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RCKY is cheaper than 62.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RCKY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.28.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.84, which indicates a correct valuation of RCKY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RCKY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RCKY is cheaper than 66.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.88. RCKY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.01
Fwd PE 14.84

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCKY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
92.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCKY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.73
EV/EBITDA 8.06

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RCKY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RCKY's earnings are expected to grow with 25.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)20.89
EPS Next 2Y25.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RCKY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RCKY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.87.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, RCKY is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%

5.2 History

The dividend of RCKY has a limited annual growth rate of 5.70%.
RCKY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RCKY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10

5.3 Sustainability

RCKY pays out 43.84% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of RCKY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.84%
EPS Next 2Y25.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

ROCKY BRANDS INC

NASDAQ:RCKY (5/3/2024, 7:15:04 PM)

After market: 35.11 0 (0%)

35.11

+1.11 (+3.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
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Market Cap260.17M
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ROA 2.17%
ROE 4.66%
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ROICexgc
OM 8.93%
PM (TTM) 2.26%
GM 38.69%
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Debt/Equity 0.76
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Current Ratio 3.61
Quick Ratio 1.24
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EPS 3Y-13.82%
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