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ALKALINE WATER CO INC/THE (WTER) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:WTER - US01643A3068 - Common Stock

0.26 USD
-0.02 (-8.42%)
Last: 2/5/2024, 8:00:02 PM
0.235 USD
-0.03 (-9.62%)
After Hours: 2/5/2024, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to WTER. WTER was compared to 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. WTER may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. WTER is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WTER has reported negative net income.
WTER had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WTER always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years WTER always reported negative operating cash flow.
WTER Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWTER 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 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -149.74%, WTER is not doing good in the industry: 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -149.74%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-131.59%
ROA(5y)-107.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WTER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2K -4K -6K -8K

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of WTER (20.66%) is worse than 91.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WTER has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WTER so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.66%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.82%
GM growth 5Y-14.95%
WTER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WTER does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, WTER has more shares outstanding
WTER has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WTER is higher compared to a year ago.
WTER Yearly Shares OutstandingWTER Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
WTER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -13.39, we must say that WTER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WTER (-13.39) is worse than 85.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -13.39
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.13%
WTER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M -10M -20M -30M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that WTER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, WTER is not doing good in the industry: 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WTER has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that WTER is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WTER has a worse Quick ratio (0.34) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.34
WTER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWTER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 58.20% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, WTER shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.34% in the last year.
WTER shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.2%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%70.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.34%
Revenue growth 3Y18.4%
Revenue growth 5Y26.35%
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, WTER will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22%
Revenue Next 2Y22%
Revenue Next 3Y22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WTER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWTER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WTER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WTER. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year WTER 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
WTER Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTER Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
WTER Per share dataWTER EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WTER's earnings are expected to grow with 33.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ALKALINE WATER CO INC/THE

NASDAQ:WTER (2/5/2024, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 0.235 -0.03 (-9.62%)

0.26

-0.02 (-8.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)01-24 2024-01-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2024-02-26/amc
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners48.25%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.39M
Analysts82.86
Price Target22.95 (8726.92%)
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-33.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-38.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-28.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-19.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-38.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-16.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-16.74%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-15.94%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.05
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.61
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.64
OCFYN/A
SpS4.83
BVpS-0.62
TBVpS-0.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -149.74%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.66%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-131.59%
ROA(5y)-107.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y-18.82%
GM growth 5Y-14.95%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover4.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 60.42%
Cap/Sales 0.92%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z -13.39
F-Score4
WACC11.13%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)114.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.2%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%70.83%
EPS Next Y52.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.34%
Revenue growth 3Y18.4%
Revenue growth 5Y26.35%
Sales Q2Q%-8.52%
Revenue Next Year22%
Revenue Next 2Y22%
Revenue Next 3Y22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.17%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year98.08%
EBIT Next 3Y37.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y55.89%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A