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Overall SPOK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SPOK 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. SPOK also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SPOK could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPOK had positive earnings in the past year.
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
SPOK's Return On Assets of 7.92% is amongst the best of the industry. SPOK outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
SPOK's Return On Equity of 11.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPOK outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPOK is in line with the industry average of 6.24%.
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
SPOK has a better Profit Margin (11.88%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 62.74%, SPOK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SPOK is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SPOK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SPOK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for SPOK. 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 4.00 indicates that SPOK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SPOK has a better Altman-Z score (4.00) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for SPOK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that SPOK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.21, SPOK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
SPOK's Quick ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPOK outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
SPOK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.96% yearly.
SPOK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
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
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.39 indicates a correct valuation of SPOK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SPOK is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
SPOK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.49, the valuation of SPOK can be described as correct.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPOK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, SPOK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.49 |
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 | 11.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
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)1.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SPOK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.48%, which is a nice return.
SPOK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.49. SPOK pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SPOK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPOK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.81%!
SPOK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Owners63.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap270.07M
Revenue(TTM)139.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.59M
Analysts82.86
Price Target19.89 (51.72%)
Short Float %1.57%
Short Ratio1.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.81%
DP163.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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 | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.49 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | 5.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY6.46%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY8.38%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY9.57%
SpS6.78
BVpS7.22
TBVpS2.4
PEG (NY)1.6
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 |
F-Score6
WACC8.82%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for SPOK HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SPOK stock?
SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SPOK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) is 16.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.82.
How financially healthy is SPOK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of SPOK HOLDINGS INC (SPOK) is 7 / 10.