While growth is established for NYSE:AESI, the stock's valuation remains reasonable.

Last update: Mar 28, 2024

ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC (NYSE:AESI) was identified as an affordable growth stock by our stock screener. NYSE:AESI is showing great growth, but also scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to be priced reasonably. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

A Closer Look at Growth for NYSE:AESI

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is determined by analyzing different growth elements, including EPS and revenue growth, spanning both historical and future figures. In the case of NYSE:AESI, the assigned 7 reflects its growth potential:

Looking at the last year, AESI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 27.19%.
Measured over the past years, AESI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 76.44% on average per year.
AESI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 71.29% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AESI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 32.90% on average per year.

Valuation Assessment of NYSE:AESI

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Valuation Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse valuation factors, including price to earnings and cash flows, while considering the stock's profitability and growth. NYSE:AESI has received a 6 out of 10:

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AESI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AESI is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AESI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.21, the valuation of AESI can be described as very reasonable.
AESI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AESI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
AESI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.74, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
AESI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AESI may justify a higher PE ratio.
AESI's earnings are expected to grow with 71.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Assessing Health for NYSE:AESI

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has achieved a 5 out of 10:

AESI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AESI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: AESI outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that AESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AESI has a better Current ratio (3.44) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.04 indicates that AESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.04, AESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.

Assessing Profitability for NYSE:AESI

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has earned a 7 out of 10:

AESI has a better Return On Assets (8.36%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AESI (12.15%) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
AESI has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.92%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AESI is significantly above the industry average of 8.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.92%) for AESI is above the 3 year average (17.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
AESI has a better Profit Margin (17.17%) than 89.39% of its industry peers.
AESI has a Operating Margin of 43.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AESI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AESI has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 51.11%, AESI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AESI has grown nicely.

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Keep in mind

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