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SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED (STEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:STEC - Nasdaq - US44951X1046 - ADR - Currency: USD

1  +0.28 (+38.89%)

After market: 1.06 +0.06 (+6%)

Fundamental Rating

6

STEC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, STEC could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STEC had positive earnings in the past year.
STEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years STEC has been profitable.
STEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
STEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.47%, STEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
STEC's Return On Equity of 11.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STEC outperforms 62.61% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STEC (11.66%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STEC is significantly above the industry average of 7.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.66%) for STEC is well below the 3 year average (19.88%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STEC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
STEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of STEC (6.21%) is worse than 69.13% of its industry peers.
STEC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of STEC (11.23%) is worse than 69.57% of its industry peers.
STEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.44%, STEC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
STEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

STEC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STEC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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.
STEC Yearly Shares OutstandingSTEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
STEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that STEC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
STEC has a better Altman-Z score (1.85) than 70.87% of its industry peers.
STEC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
STEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that STEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STEC has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: STEC outperforms 63.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that STEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, STEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
STEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for STEC have decreased strongly by -44.96% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, STEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.68% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -13.03% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
STEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.13% yearly.
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.
STEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
STEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.52, the valuation of STEC can be described as very cheap.
98.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
STEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.22.
STEC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.45.
98.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STEC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.86. STEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.52
Fwd PE 1.45
STEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: STEC is cheaper than 98.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.4
EV/EBITDA -2.6
STEC Per share dataSTEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of STEC may justify a higher PE ratio.
STEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for STEC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED

NASDAQ:STEC (5/2/2025, 8:24:25 PM)

After market: 1.06 +0.06 (+6%)

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+0.28 (+38.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)06-26 2025-06-26
Inst Owners0.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap28.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target12.24 (1124%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio0.06
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)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)N/A
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 RankSector Rank
PE 1.52
Fwd PE 1.45
P/S 0.1
P/FCF 0.4
P/OCF 0.39
P/B 0.18
P/tB 0.27
EV/EBITDA -2.6
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY66%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY68.79%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY247.63%
OCF(TTM)2.58
OCFY258.2%
SpS10.28
BVpS5.46
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.85
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%