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Spark Energy (SPKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SPKE - Nasdaq -

11.37  +0.34 (+3.08%)

Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to SPKE. SPKE was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SPKE have multiple concerns. SPKE has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SPKE was profitable.

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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

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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

SPKE has an Altman-Z score of 3.16. This indicates that SPKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SPKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating SPKE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.16
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.10 indicates that SPKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 3.09 indicates that SPKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 3.09

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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%.
Measured over the past years, SPKE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.80% on average per year.
SPKE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -33.93%.
SPKE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.06%
EPS 3Y6.94%
EPS 5Y22.8%
EPS Q2Q%-6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-36.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -99.27% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, SPKE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.58% on average per year.
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.
SPKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSPKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B
SPKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSPKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, the valuation of SPKE can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, SPKE is valued a bit cheaper.
SPKE is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.6
Fwd PE N/A
SPKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.14
SPKE Per share dataSPKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SPKE's earnings are expected to decrease with -99.27% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 2.40, SPKE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
SPKE Yearly Dividends per shareSPKE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

268.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SPKE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SPKE's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP268.64%
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SPKE Dividend Payout.SPKE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SPKE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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Spark Energy

NASDAQ:SPKE (8/9/2021, 8:13:24 PM)

11.37

+0.34 (+3.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)03-02 2022-03-02/amc
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.25%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap402.80M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.33%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.12%
DP268.64%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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 19.6
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.89
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.14
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)-0.28
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS12.84
BVpS4.36
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.47%
ROE 10.69%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 9.65%
PM (TTM) 3.63%
GM N/A
FCFM 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
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 3Y0%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 3.09
Altman-Z 3.16
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.06%
EPS 3Y6.94%
EPS 5Y22.8%
EPS Q2Q%-6.45%
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y-99.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-36.05%
Revenue Next Year31.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A