SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED (STEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:STEC - Nasdaq - US44951X1046 - ADR - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, STEC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STEC was compared to 230 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making STEC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. STEC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make STEC suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STEC was profitable.
STEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years STEC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years STEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
STEC has a better Return On Assets (5.47%) than 71.30% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.68%, STEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of STEC (11.66%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
STEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.88%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.88%) for STEC is well above the current ROIC(11.66%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 11.68% | ||
| ROIC | 11.67% |
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)21.62%
ROE(5y)20.36%
ROIC(3y)19.88%
ROIC(5y)19.31%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.21%, STEC is doing worse than 68.26% of the companies in the same industry.
STEC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STEC has a worse Operating Margin (11.23%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
STEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STEC has a better Gross Margin (96.44%) than 96.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 96.44% |
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y6.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y11.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, STEC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for STEC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
STEC 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
STEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that STEC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.88, STEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.87% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for STEC. 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 | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
STEC has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that STEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STEC has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: STEC outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
STEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that STEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STEC's Quick ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STEC outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for STEC have decreased strongly by -44.96% in the last year.
STEC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.14% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.71% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.96%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y25.14%
EPS Q2Q%-62.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.68%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%
3.2 Future
STEC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.03% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-45.01%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.44%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.48, the valuation of STEC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STEC is valued cheaper than 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.82), we can say STEC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.43, the valuation of STEC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -2.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of STEC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as STEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STEC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:STEC (5/23/2025, 8:57:23 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap27.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target12.24 (1136.36%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | 0.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -2.41 |
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY67.68%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY70.07%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY252.26%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY263.03%
SpS10.37
BVpS5.51
TBVpS3.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 11.68% | ||
| ROCE | 17.23% | ||
| ROIC | 11.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 144.45% | ||
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 96.44% | ||
| FCFM | 24.08% |
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)21.62%
ROE(5y)20.36%
ROIC(3y)19.88%
ROIC(5y)19.31%
ROICexc(3y)48.25%
ROICexc(5y)37.54%
ROICexgc(3y)91.43%
ROICexgc(5y)64.03%
ROCE(3y)29.37%
ROCE(5y)28.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y72.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y63.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.46%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y6.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y11.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 181.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 387.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)212.54%
Profit Quality(5y)185.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.96%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y25.14%
EPS Q2Q%-62.94%
EPS Next Y-45.01%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.68%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%
Revenue Next Year12.44%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.07%
EBIT growth 3Y13.91%
EBIT growth 5Y20.42%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y122.13%
FCF growth 3Y61.32%
FCF growth 5Y22.64%
OCF growth 1Y119.98%
OCF growth 3Y57.99%
OCF growth 5Y20.01%