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SHENGFENG DEVELOPMENT LTD-A (SFWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.0092  +0.03 (+2.59%)

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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. SFWL has an average financial health and profitability rating. SFWL 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 SFWL was profitable.
In the past year SFWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SFWL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SFWL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2024 0 10M -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

SFWL's Return On Assets of 3.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFWL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.30%, SFWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SFWL (7.62%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
SFWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.51%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) for SFWL is above the 3 year average (6.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 9.3%
ROIC 7.62%
ROA(3y)3.5%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)9.07%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)6.51%
ROIC(5y)5.46%
SFWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

SFWL's Profit Margin of 2.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFWL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
SFWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFWL has a Operating Margin of 2.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: SFWL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFWL has grown nicely.
SFWL's Gross Margin of 9.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFWL is outperformed by 68.18% of its industry peers.
SFWL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.91%
PM (TTM) 2.16%
GM 9.13%
OM growth 3Y6.26%
OM growth 5Y22.59%
PM growth 3Y3.12%
PM growth 5Y21.72%
GM growth 3Y-8.5%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
SFWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SFWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SFWL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SFWL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SFWL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SFWL Yearly Shares OutstandingSFWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that SFWL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFWL has a Altman-Z score (2.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that SFWL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SFWL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.39
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC5.59%
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 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that SFWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SFWL has a Current ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
SFWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. 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 Quick ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
SFWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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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 0.00%.
SFWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.41% yearly.
SFWL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y45.41%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.72%
Revenue growth 3Y13.28%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%26.4%

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 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SFWL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SFWL is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SFWL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.76
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 cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.57
SFWL Per share dataSFWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFWL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 (7/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

1.0092

+0.03 (+2.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.26M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio3.13
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 7.76
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.55
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 6.57
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY12.88%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY18.02%
SpS6.11
BVpS1.42
TBVpS1.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 9.3%
ROCE 9.98%
ROIC 7.62%
ROICexc 7.62%
ROICexgc 8.17%
OM 2.91%
PM (TTM) 2.16%
GM 9.13%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.5%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)9.07%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)6.51%
ROIC(5y)5.46%
ROICexc(3y)7.17%
ROICexc(5y)6.1%
ROICexgc(3y)7.68%
ROICexgc(5y)6.52%
ROCE(3y)9.84%
ROCE(5y)8.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y31.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.58%
OM growth 3Y6.26%
OM growth 5Y22.59%
PM growth 3Y3.12%
PM growth 5Y21.72%
GM growth 3Y-8.5%
GM growth 5Y-6.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.47
Cap/Depr 613.21%
Cap/Sales 7.74%
Interest Coverage 7.64
Cash Conversion 71.33%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
Altman-Z 2.39
F-Score5
WACC5.59%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)373.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)334.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y45.41%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.72%
Revenue growth 3Y13.28%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%26.4%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.54%
EBIT growth 3Y20.37%
EBIT growth 5Y43.1%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25%
OCF growth 3Y-3.3%
OCF growth 5YN/A