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BLOCK INC (SQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SQ - US8522341036 - Common Stock

86.96 USD
+0.58 (+0.67%)
Last: 1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
87.17 USD
+0.21 (+0.24%)
After Hours: 1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SQ. SQ was compared to 99 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SQ is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SQ was profitable.
In the past year SQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SQ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SQ had a positive operating cash flow.
SQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.11%, SQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SQ (5.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SQ has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.42%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 5.67%
ROIC 4.42%
ROA(3y)-0.2%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)0.66%
ROE(5y)6.36%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

SQ has a Profit Margin of 4.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SQ underperforms 60.78% of its industry peers.
SQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.18%, SQ is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SQ (36.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SQ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.18%
PM (TTM) 4.73%
GM 36.06%
OM growth 3Y1.34%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-72.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.97%
GM growth 5Y-2.83%
SQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SQ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SQ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SQ Yearly Shares OutstandingSQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M
SQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

SQ has an Altman-Z score of 3.13. This indicates that SQ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.13, SQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SQ is 9.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take SQ, 9.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SQ outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that SQ is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SQ (0.30) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 9.86
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC8.63%
SQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that SQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SQ has a better Current ratio (2.07) than 75.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.06 indicates that SQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.06, SQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.06
SQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 99.36% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SQ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.23% on average per year.
SQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.75%.
SQ shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 46.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)99.36%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y31.23%
EPS Q2Q%60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.75%
Revenue growth 3Y32.14%
Revenue growth 5Y46.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.38%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SQ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.31% on average per year.
SQ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y102.87%
EPS Next 2Y61.85%
EPS Next 3Y47.31%
EPS Next 5Y34.31%
Revenue Next Year11.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.39%
Revenue Next 3Y11.45%
Revenue Next 5Y11.81%

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 stable.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
SQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
SQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SQ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SQ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, SQ is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.54, the valuation of SQ can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
SQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.96
Fwd PE 18.54
SQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SQ.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 75.17
EV/EBITDA 27.68
SQ Per share dataSQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SQ's earnings are expected to grow with 47.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y61.85%
EPS Next 3Y47.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SQ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BLOCK INC

NYSE:SQ (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 87.17 +0.21 (+0.24%)

86.96

+0.58 (+0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap53.90B
Revenue(TTM)23.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts80.36
Price Target100.49 (15.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.11%
Max EPS beat(2)7.38%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.8%
Max EPS beat(4)14.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.13%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.56%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)22.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)6.1%
PT rev (3m)13.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.96
Fwd PE 18.54
P/S 2.26
P/FCF 75.17
P/OCF 60.18
P/B 2.71
P/tB 8.6
EV/EBITDA 27.68
EPS(TTM)3.11
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)4.69
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY1.33%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY1.66%
SpS38.5
BVpS32.14
TBVpS10.11
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 5.67%
ROCE 5.6%
ROIC 4.42%
ROICexc 6.65%
ROICexgc 30.21%
OM 6.18%
PM (TTM) 4.73%
GM 36.06%
FCFM 3%
ROA(3y)-0.2%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)0.66%
ROE(5y)6.36%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.18%
OM growth 3Y1.34%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-72.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.97%
GM growth 5Y-2.83%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 9.86
Debt/EBITDA 3.18
Cap/Depr 45.51%
Cap/Sales 0.75%
Interest Coverage 10.59
Cash Conversion 47.98%
Profit Quality 63.5%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.06
Altman-Z 3.13
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)104.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)99.36%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y31.23%
EPS Q2Q%60%
EPS Next Y102.87%
EPS Next 2Y61.85%
EPS Next 3Y47.31%
EPS Next 5Y34.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.75%
Revenue growth 3Y32.14%
Revenue growth 5Y46.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.38%
Revenue Next Year11.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.39%
Revenue Next 3Y11.45%
Revenue Next 5Y11.81%
EBIT growth 1Y302.85%
EBIT growth 3Y33.91%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year1780.32%
EBIT Next 3Y204.1%
EBIT Next 5Y109.97%
FCF growth 1Y329.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y175.67%
OCF growth 3Y-35.8%
OCF growth 5Y-19.31%

BLOCK INC / SQ FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BLOCK INC (SQ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SQ.


What is the valuation status of BLOCK INC (SQ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BLOCK INC (SQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of SQ stock?

BLOCK INC (SQ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SQ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BLOCK INC (SQ) is expected to grow by 102.87% in the next year.