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SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATION (SHEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SHEN - Nasdaq - US82312B1061 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.78  -0.1 (-0.67%)

After market: 14.85 +0.07 (+0.47%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall SHEN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SHEN against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SHEN have multiple concerns. SHEN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SHEN has reported negative net income.
In the past year SHEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SHEN 4 years were profitable.
SHEN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SHEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSHEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M

1.2 Ratios

SHEN has a Return On Assets of -1.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SHEN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SHEN has a Return On Equity (-3.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.91%
ROE -3.83%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)25.82%
ROE(3y)6.88%
ROE(5y)39.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SHEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSHEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

SHEN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SHEN (61.02%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SHEN has remained more or less at the same level.
SHEN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 61.02%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.77%
PM growth 5Y16.48%
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
SHEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSHEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SHEN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SHEN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SHEN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SHEN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SHEN Yearly Shares OutstandingSHEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SHEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSHEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that SHEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, SHEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
SHEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating SHEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.55, SHEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.97%
SHEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that SHEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.20, SHEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
SHEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that SHEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, SHEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
SHEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSHEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SHEN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -850.00%.
SHEN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.11% yearly.
SHEN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.71%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-850%
EPS 3Y-43.79%
EPS 5Y26.11%
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.71%
Revenue growth 3Y10.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.66%
Sales Q2Q%26.93%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SHEN will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -91.06% on average per year.
SHEN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y-251.36%
EPS Next 2Y-91.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
SHEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
SHEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SHEN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SHEN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
SHEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSHEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

SHEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.32
SHEN Per share dataSHEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as SHEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -91.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-91.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SHEN has a yearly dividend return of 0.67%, which is pretty low.
SHEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, SHEN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%

5.2 History

The dividend of SHEN decreases each year by -16.94%.
SHEN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of SHEN decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.94%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
SHEN Yearly Dividends per shareSHEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

SHEN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
SHEN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-16.63%
EPS Next 2Y-91.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SHEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSHEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M

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SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATION

NASDAQ:SHEN (7/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 14.85 +0.07 (+0.47%)

14.78

-0.1 (-0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners71.2%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.51%
Ins Owner Change7.79%
Market Cap810.83M
Analysts80
Price Target26.52 (79.43%)
Short Float %4.06%
Short Ratio6.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.94%
DP-16.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.97%
Max EPS beat(2)66.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.97%
Max EPS beat(4)66.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)101.64%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)50.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)30.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.99%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.34
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.94
P/B 0.89
P/tB 1.08
EV/EBITDA 13.32
EPS(TTM)-0.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.69
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-4.82
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.24
OCFY8.38%
SpS6.32
BVpS16.6
TBVpS13.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.91%
ROE -3.83%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 61.02%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)25.82%
ROE(3y)6.88%
ROE(5y)39.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.77%
PM growth 5Y16.48%
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.4
Cap/Depr 300.77%
Cap/Sales 95.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 72.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
Altman-Z 1.29
F-Score2
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)330.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)305.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)87.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)76.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-850%
EPS 3Y-43.79%
EPS 5Y26.11%
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
EPS Next Y-251.36%
EPS Next 2Y-91.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.71%
Revenue growth 3Y10.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.66%
Sales Q2Q%26.93%
Revenue Next Year9.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-364.91%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year534.2%
EBIT Next 3Y110.22%
EBIT Next 5Y60.17%
FCF growth 1Y-152.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.57%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-24.74%