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SONO-TEK CORP (SOTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SOTK - US8354831088 - Common Stock

3.92 USD
+0.26 (+7.1%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
3.85 USD
-0.07 (-1.79%)
After Hours: 9/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SOTK. SOTK was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. SOTK is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SOTK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SOTK was profitable.
In the past year SOTK has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SOTK has been profitable.
SOTK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SOTK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSOTK 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 2025 0 1M 2M 3M

1.2 Ratios

SOTK has a Return On Assets of 6.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SOTK outperforms 80.80% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.81%, SOTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.20% of the companies in the same industry.
SOTK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOTK outperforms 63.20% of its industry peers.
SOTK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.81%. This is below the industry average of 9.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.65%) for SOTK is above the 3 year average (4.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.1%
ROE 7.81%
ROIC 5.65%
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)7.21%
ROE(3y)6.8%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)4.81%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
SOTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSOTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.93%, SOTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
SOTK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SOTK's Operating Margin of 6.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOTK outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOTK has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 48.28%, SOTK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
SOTK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.09%
PM (TTM) 6.93%
GM 48.28%
OM growth 3Y-23.44%
OM growth 5Y-7.56%
PM growth 3Y-25.18%
PM growth 5Y-3%
GM growth 3Y-1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
SOTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSOTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOTK is destroying value.
SOTK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SOTK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SOTK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
SOTK Yearly Shares OutstandingSOTK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
SOTK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSOTK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

2.2 Solvency

SOTK has an Altman-Z score of 9.44. This indicates that SOTK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.44, SOTK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.80% of the companies in the same industry.
SOTK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 9.44
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.25%
SOTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSOTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5M 10M 15M

2.3 Liquidity

SOTK has a Current Ratio of 3.77. This indicates that SOTK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SOTK has a Current ratio of 3.77. This is in the better half of the industry: SOTK outperforms 73.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that SOTK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SOTK's Quick ratio of 2.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOTK outperforms 71.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.77
Quick Ratio 2.83
SOTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSOTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SOTK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -10.00%.
SOTK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.91% yearly.
SOTK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.47%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10%
EPS 3Y-20.37%
EPS 5Y2.91%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.18%
Revenue growth 5Y5.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.02%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SOTK will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.61% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOTK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%
EPS Next 5Y-8.61%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SOTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
SOTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSOTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.05 0.1 0.15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.56, the valuation of SOTK can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOTK is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say SOTK is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.04, SOTK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOTK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.69, SOTK is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.56
Fwd PE 48.04
SOTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSOTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

SOTK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.97
SOTK Per share dataSOTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SOTK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of SOTK may justify a higher PE ratio.
SOTK's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)5.2
PEG (5Y)14.96
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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SONO-TEK CORP

NASDAQ:SOTK (9/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 3.85 -0.07 (-1.79%)

3.92

+0.26 (+7.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)07-10 2025-07-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-13 2025-10-13
Inst Owners41.89%
Inst Owner Change2.98%
Ins Owners16.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.7%
Market Cap61.66M
Analysts80
Price Target7.91 (101.79%)
Short Float %0.04%
Short Ratio0.81
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)38.89%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)18.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)35.21%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.07%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)70%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.56
Fwd PE 48.04
P/S 2.99
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.37
P/tB 3.38
EV/EBITDA 22.97
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY2.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS1.31
BVpS1.16
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)5.2
PEG (5Y)14.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.1%
ROE 7.81%
ROCE 6.82%
ROIC 5.65%
ROICexc 13.78%
ROICexgc 13.85%
OM 6.09%
PM (TTM) 6.93%
GM 48.28%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)7.21%
ROE(3y)6.8%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)4.81%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
ROICexc(3y)17.39%
ROICexc(5y)26.49%
ROICexgc(3y)17.6%
ROICexgc(5y)27.05%
ROCE(3y)5.81%
ROCE(5y)8.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-34.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-17.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.55%
OM growth 3Y-23.44%
OM growth 5Y-7.56%
PM growth 3Y-25.18%
PM growth 5Y-3%
GM growth 3Y-1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 70.16%
Cap/Sales 2.37%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.77
Quick Ratio 2.83
Altman-Z 9.44
F-Score3
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)103.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)50.11%
Profit Quality(5y)52.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10%
EPS 3Y-20.37%
EPS 5Y2.91%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%
EPS Next 5Y-8.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.18%
Revenue growth 5Y5.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.02%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.71%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.05%
EBIT Next Year105.79%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-213.39%
FCF growth 3Y-69.55%
FCF growth 5Y-53.3%
OCF growth 1Y-141.93%
OCF growth 3Y-39.06%
OCF growth 5Y-30.55%