RF INDUSTRIES LTD (RFIL)

US7495521053 - Common Stock

2.95  -0.06 (-1.99%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, RFIL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RFIL was compared to 127 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. RFIL scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. RFIL has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RFIL (-4.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RFIL has a worse Return On Equity (-8.50%) than 60.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.15%
ROE -8.5%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.44%
ROA(5y)3.89%
ROE(3y)3.78%
ROE(5y)4.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of RFIL (26.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RFIL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for RFIL so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.38%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.23%
GM growth 5Y-4.49%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RFIL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, RFIL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, RFIL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RFIL has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that RFIL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RFIL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.67) than 66.40% of its industry peers.
RFIL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.94. This is a neutral value as RFIL would need 4.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RFIL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RFIL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
RFIL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, RFIL is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 4.94
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.04%

2.3 Liquidity

RFIL has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that RFIL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.91, RFIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
RFIL has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that RFIL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RFIL has a worse Quick ratio (1.32) than 65.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.32

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RFIL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -105.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.17% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for RFIL has decreased by -22.38% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, RFIL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-18.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.38%
Revenue growth 3Y18.8%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Revenue growth Q2Q-26.62%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 71.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
RFIL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y-156.1%
EPS Next 2Y71.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y0.48%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RFIL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.93, the valuation of RFIL can be described as rather expensive.
RFIL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
RFIL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 24.93

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RFIL is valued cheaper than 86.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.74
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RFIL's earnings are expected to grow with 71.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

RF INDUSTRIES LTD

NASDAQ:RFIL (5/10/2024, 7:16:18 PM)

2.95

-0.06 (-1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
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Market Cap30.98M
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ROA -4.15%
ROE -8.5%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.38%
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Debt/Equity 0.27
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Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.32
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