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SHENGFENG DEVELOPMENT LTD-A (SFWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SFWL - Nasdaq - KYG8117B1014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.9998  0 (-0.02%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SFWL. SFWL was compared to 22 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SFWL while its profitability can be described as average. SFWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SFWL was profitable.
In the past year SFWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
SFWL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SFWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SFWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M -10M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.87%, SFWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.54%, SFWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.58%, SFWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SFWL is significantly below the industry average of 11.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.26%) for SFWL is below the current ROIC(6.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 9.54%
ROIC 6.58%
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)8.54%
ROE(5y)7.14%
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
SFWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

SFWL has a better Profit Margin (2.55%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFWL has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.44%, SFWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SFWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFWL has a Gross Margin (11.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SFWL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.44%
PM (TTM) 2.55%
GM 11.51%
OM growth 3Y16.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.28%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5YN/A
SFWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SFWL is creating some value.
SFWL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SFWL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SFWL Yearly Shares OutstandingSFWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M
SFWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that SFWL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.23, SFWL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SFWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SFWL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SFWL outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC5.92%
SFWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

SFWL has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that SFWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SFWL has a Current ratio (1.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SFWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that SFWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SFWL (1.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
SFWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SFWL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.16%.
SFWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.58% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SFWL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.73% in the last year.
SFWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.16%
EPS 3Y21.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-52.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.73%
Revenue growth 3Y12.02%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-40.82%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SFWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SFWL.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFWL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SFWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE N/A
SFWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SFWL is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.66
SFWL Per share dataSFWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SFWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFWL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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SHENGFENG DEVELOPMENT LTD-A

NASDAQ:SFWL (5/23/2025, 8:55:22 PM)

0.9998

0 (-0.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap82.48M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.79%
Short Ratio4.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.81
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA 2.66
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY13%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY14.69%
SpS4.9
BVpS1.31
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 9.54%
ROCE 10.74%
ROIC 6.58%
ROICexc 7.77%
ROICexgc 8.47%
OM 3.44%
PM (TTM) 2.55%
GM 11.51%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)8.54%
ROE(5y)7.14%
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)6.08%
ROICexc(5y)4.83%
ROICexgc(3y)6.5%
ROICexgc(5y)5.16%
ROCE(3y)8.85%
ROCE(5y)7.07%
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.94%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y24.9%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y16.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.28%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.13
Cap/Depr 408.02%
Cap/Sales 7.1%
Interest Coverage 7.83
Cash Conversion 57.84%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score6
WACC5.92%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)300.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)224.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.16%
EPS 3Y21.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-52.62%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.73%
Revenue growth 3Y12.02%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-40.82%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.79%
EBIT growth 3Y30.9%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5087.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y74.79%
OCF growth 3Y73.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A