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SHYFT GROUP INC/THE (SHYF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SHYF - Nasdaq - US8256981031 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

10.49  +0.14 (+1.35%)

After market: 10.49 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SHYF. SHYF was compared to 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. SHYF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SHYF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SHYF was profitable.
SHYF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SHYF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years SHYF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SHYF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSHYF 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 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

SHYF has a Return On Assets of 0.08%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SHYF underperforms 67.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SHYF (0.18%) is worse than 67.19% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.40%, SHYF is not doing good in the industry: 71.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SHYF is significantly below the industry average of 10.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.08%
ROE 0.18%
ROIC 1.4%
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)11.46%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)9.27%
SHYF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSHYF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.06%, SHYF is not doing good in the industry: 67.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SHYF's Operating Margin of 0.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SHYF is outperformed by 72.66% of its industry peers.
SHYF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SHYF has a Gross Margin of 20.61%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SHYF underperforms 71.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SHYF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.98%
PM (TTM) 0.06%
GM 20.61%
OM growth 3Y-60.5%
OM growth 5Y-39.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y5.27%
SHYF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSHYF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SHYF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SHYF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SHYF has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SHYF is higher compared to a year ago.
SHYF Yearly Shares OutstandingSHYF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SHYF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSHYF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

SHYF has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. This is not the best score and indicates that SHYF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SHYF has a Altman-Z score (2.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
SHYF has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.12. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SHYF would need 9.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SHYF has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
SHYF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating SHYF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SHYF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: SHYF underperforms 60.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 9.12
Altman-Z 2.68
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC9.98%
SHYF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHYF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

SHYF has a Current Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that SHYF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.72, SHYF is not doing good in the industry: 64.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that SHYF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SHYF has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SHYF outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.15
SHYF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSHYF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SHYF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.35%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for SHYF have been decreasing by -14.93% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -4.08% in the past year.
SHYF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.35%
EPS 3Y-39.97%
EPS 5Y-14.93%
EPS Q2Q%275%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%3.39%

3.2 Future

SHYF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 61.10% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SHYF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y65.47%
EPS Next 2Y61.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
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 accelerating.
SHYF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHYF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SHYF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHYF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.73, the valuation of SHYF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SHYF is valued a bit cheaper than 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
SHYF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.98, the valuation of SHYF can be described as reasonable.
92.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SHYF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, SHYF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 8.98
SHYF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSHYF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SHYF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SHYF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.17
EV/EBITDA 15.69
SHYF Per share dataSHYF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SHYF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SHYF's earnings are expected to grow with 61.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SHYF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SHYF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.90. SHYF pays more dividend than 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SHYF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of SHYF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.80%!
SHYF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SHYF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
SHYF Yearly Dividends per shareSHYF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

SHYF pays out 1599.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SHYF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP1599.77%
EPS Next 2Y61.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SHYF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSHYF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M
SHYF Dividend Payout.SHYF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SHYF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SHYFT GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:SHYF (5/30/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 10.49 0 (0%)

10.49

+0.14 (+1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Inst Owners86.83%
Inst Owner Change2.76%
Ins Owners2.52%
Ins Owner Change19.15%
Market Cap367.25M
Analysts77.78
Price Target15.81 (50.71%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP1599.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date05-16 2025-05-16 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)88.64%
Min EPS beat(2)5.8%
Max EPS beat(2)171.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)60.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.74%
Max EPS beat(4)171.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)61.81%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)65.17%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)51.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.82%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.48%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-46.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 8.98
P/S 0.46
P/FCF 22.17
P/OCF 12.45
P/B 1.48
P/tB 2.92
EV/EBITDA 15.69
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY11.13%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY4.51%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY8.03%
SpS22.65
BVpS7.06
TBVpS3.59
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.08%
ROE 0.18%
ROCE 1.95%
ROIC 1.4%
ROICexc 1.45%
ROICexgc 2.04%
OM 0.98%
PM (TTM) 0.06%
GM 20.61%
FCFM 2.09%
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)11.46%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)9.27%
ROICexc(3y)3.97%
ROICexc(5y)10.12%
ROICexgc(3y)5.34%
ROICexgc(5y)15.78%
ROCE(3y)5.18%
ROCE(5y)12.17%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-68.46%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-43.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-67.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y-43.14%
OM growth 3Y-60.5%
OM growth 5Y-39.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y5.27%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 9.12
Debt/EBITDA 5.18
Cap/Depr 60.63%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 101.34%
Profit Quality 3782.65%
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 2.68
F-Score6
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)109.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.35%
EPS 3Y-39.97%
EPS 5Y-14.93%
EPS Q2Q%275%
EPS Next Y65.47%
EPS Next 2Y61.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%3.39%
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y595.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-63.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.76%
EBIT Next Year385.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y453.26%
FCF growth 3Y-31.5%
FCF growth 5Y-7.45%
OCF growth 1Y98.88%
OCF growth 3Y-25.95%
OCF growth 5Y-2.54%