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Taking everything into account, SPOK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SPOK was compared to 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. SPOK has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SPOK has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally SPOK also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SPOK a good candidate 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.
SPOK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.92%, SPOK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.16%, SPOK is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.32%, SPOK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SPOK is in line with the industry average of 6.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.32%) for SPOK is above the 3 year average (6.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
SPOK has a better Operating Margin (14.78%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.74%, SPOK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
SPOK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
SPOK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SPOK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SPOK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.97 indicates that SPOK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SPOK (3.97) is better than 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 | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
SPOK has a Current 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.
SPOK's Current ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPOK outperforms 72.73% of 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.21, SPOK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.59% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, SPOK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.47% in the last year.
SPOK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.00% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.96% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SPOK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.62% on average per year.
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 16.20.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPOK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, SPOK is valued a bit cheaper.
SPOK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.31.
SPOK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. SPOK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPOK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SPOK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SPOK's 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)1.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.38%, SPOK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of SPOK dropped by -25.65% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.50, SPOK pays a better dividend. On top of this SPOK pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SPOK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.38% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SPOK grows each year by 20.81%, which is quite nice.
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
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.91%
Inst Owner Change-47.44%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change-2.9%
Market Cap266.98M
Revenue(TTM)139.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.59M
Analysts82.86
Price Target19.89 (53.47%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.38% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 5.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY8.47%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY9.68%
SpS6.78
BVpS7.22
TBVpS2.4
PEG (NY)1.58
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 | 3.97 |
F-Score6
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 Year49.39%
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%.