SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SPOK - US84863T1060 - Common Stock
13.5 USD
+0.06 (+0.45%)
SPOK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. SPOK is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SPOK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally SPOK also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SPOK very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SPOK was profitable.
SPOK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SPOK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years SPOK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.92%, SPOK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.16%, SPOK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.32%, SPOK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SPOK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.76%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.76%) for SPOK is below the current ROIC(9.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.92% | ||
| ROE | 11.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
ROA(3y)7.58%
ROA(5y)-0.43%
ROE(3y)10.65%
ROE(5y)-0.57%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.88%, SPOK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.78%, SPOK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SPOK has a better Gross Margin (62.74%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPOK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.88% | ||
| GM | 62.74% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.99%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPOK is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SPOK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SPOK has more shares outstanding
SPOK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
SPOK has an Altman-Z score of 4.07. This indicates that SPOK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SPOK has a Altman-Z score of 4.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPOK outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
SPOK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that SPOK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SPOK has a Current ratio (1.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
SPOK has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that SPOK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SPOK (1.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SPOK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.59%, which is quite good.
SPOK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.47%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-3%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
3.2 Future
SPOK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.96% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SPOK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.88.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPOK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SPOK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.95, SPOK is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SPOK is valued a bit more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, SPOK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPOK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SPOK is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SPOK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.41%, SPOK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of SPOK dropped by -26.67% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
SPOK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.93. SPOK pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SPOK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPOK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.81%!
SPOK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SPOK has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
163.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SPOK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SPOK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP163.89%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SPOK (11/10/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
13.5
+0.06 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.02%
Inst Owner Change-49.33%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change-2.9%
Market Cap277.96M
Revenue(TTM)139.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.59M
Analysts82.86
Price Target19.89 (47.33%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio2.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.81%
DP163.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(2)19.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(4)36.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.5%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)3.86%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.29%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 5.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY8.14%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY9.29%
SpS6.79
BVpS7.22
TBVpS2.41
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.92% | ||
| ROE | 11.16% | ||
| ROCE | 12.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.43% | ||
| OM | 14.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.88% | ||
| GM | 62.74% | ||
| FCFM | 16.19% |
ROA(3y)7.58%
ROA(5y)-0.43%
ROE(3y)10.65%
ROE(5y)-0.57%
ROIC(3y)6.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)26.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.33%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
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 3Y2.99%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)86.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.64%
Profit Quality(3y)109.83%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y10.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-3%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year53.38%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y36.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.1%
OCF growth 1Y23.01%
OCF growth 3Y53.48%
OCF growth 5Y19.84%
SPOK HOLDINGS INC / SPOK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SPOK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SPOK.
What is the valuation status for SPOK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) stock?
SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) stock?
The financial health rating of SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SPOK stock?
The dividend rating of SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 163.89%.