Spark Energy (SPKE)
Taking everything into account, SPKE scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SPKE was compared to 45 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. SPKE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SPKE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPKE had positive earnings in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.69% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.63% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
There is no outstanding debt for SPKE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.16 indicates that SPKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that SPKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
SPKE has a Current Ratio of 3.10. This indicates that SPKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SPKE has a Quick Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that SPKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SPKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -65.06%.
SPKE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.80% yearly.
SPKE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -33.93%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.06%
EPS 3Y6.94%
EPS 5Y22.8%
EPS growth Q2Q-6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Revenue growth Q2Q-36.05%
3.2 Future
SPKE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -99.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.58%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, SPKE is valued on the expensive side.
SPKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.15.
SPKE is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as SPKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -99.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SPKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.33%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SPKE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPKE decreases each year by -0.12%.
SPKE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.12%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
SPKE pays out 268.64% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SPKE has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP268.64%
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
Spark Energy
NASDAQ:SPKE (8/9/2021, 7:13:24 PM)
11.37
+0.34 (+3.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
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Market Cap402.80M
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| Dividend Yield | 6.33% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.69% | ||
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| OM | 9.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.63% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
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| Profit Quality | |||
| Current Ratio | 3.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.09 | ||
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Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.06%
EPS 3Y6.94%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y0%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.41%
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