WORKHORSE GROUP INC (WKHS)

US98138J2069 - Common Stock

0.1512  -0.02 (-9.35%)

After market: 0.159 +0.01 (+5.16%)

Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to WKHS. WKHS was compared to 40 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WKHS have multiple concerns. WKHS is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WKHS has reported negative net income.
WKHS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WKHS reported 4 times negative net income.
WKHS had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

WKHS's Return On Assets of -87.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WKHS is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
WKHS has a worse Return On Equity (-149.11%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -87.47%
ROE -149.11%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-109.2%
ROA(5y)-78.01%
ROE(3y)-162.27%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for WKHS so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WKHS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
WKHS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WKHS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
WKHS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -8.96, we must say that WKHS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WKHS has a worse Altman-Z score (-8.96) than 82.05% of its industry peers.
WKHS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WKHS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -8.96
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.49%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that WKHS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WKHS has a better Current ratio (1.76) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WKHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that WKHS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WKHS has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 64.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 0.91

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WKHS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.92%, which is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 160.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
WKHS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 76.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)160.88%
Revenue growth 3Y111.2%
Revenue growth 5Y76.71%
Revenue growth Q2Q27.72%

3.2 Future

WKHS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WKHS will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 147.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y40.92%
EPS Next 2Y24.82%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year238.02%
Revenue Next 2Y170.73%
Revenue Next 3Y147.05%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WKHS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year WKHS is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as WKHS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.82%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

WORKHORSE GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WKHS (4/30/2024, 7:00:02 PM)

After market: 0.159 +0.01 (+5.16%)

0.1512

-0.02 (-9.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
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Market Cap47.57M
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -87.47%
ROE -149.11%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.09
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.24
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Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 0.91
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EPS 1Y (TTM)18.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y40.92%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)160.88%
Revenue growth 3Y111.2%
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