ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY INC (AE)
US0063513081 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AE. AE was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While AE seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, AE is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AE had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year AE had a positive cash flow from operations.
AE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -2.44%, AE is not doing good in the industry: 80.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of AE (-9.60%) is worse than 80.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.44% | ||
| ROE | -9.6% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.38%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)3.79%
ROE(5y)3.49%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
AE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AE (1.22%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
AE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for AE so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 1.22% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y4.85%
PM growth 3Y-57.03%
PM growth 5Y-46.01%
GM growth 3Y-10.03%
GM growth 5Y6.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
AE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AE has an Altman-Z score of 8.80. This indicates that AE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AE has a better Altman-Z score (8.80) than 93.63% of its industry peers.
AE has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.73. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AE's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AE outperforms 79.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that AE is not too dependend on debt financing.
AE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AE outperforms 56.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.8 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that AE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, AE is not doing good in the industry: 61.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that AE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, AE is not doing good in the industry: 61.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AE have decreased by -8.22% in the last year.
AE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -34.75% yearly.
AE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.04%.
Measured over the past years, AE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.22%
EPS 3Y-29.33%
EPS 5Y-34.75%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y38.99%
Revenue growth 5Y9.42%
Sales Q2Q%-8.61%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.86% on average per year.
AE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.92%
EPS Next 2Y46.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 258.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.53, AE is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 258.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
AE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AE is cheaper than 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
AE's earnings are expected to grow with 46.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, AE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
AE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, AE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AE has a limited annual growth rate of 2.56%.
AE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of AE are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AE will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of AE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-31.15%
EPS Next 2Y46.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY INC
NYSEARCA:AE (1/14/2025, 8:22:08 PM)
37.3
-0.18 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.8%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap96.23M
Analysts40
Price Target38.76 (3.91%)
Short Float %0.39%
Short Ratio0.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.56%
DP-31.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-441.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-499.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-382.66%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-281.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-499.56%
Max EPS beat(4)44.1%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-171.84%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-95.78%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)605.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.27%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.35%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.76%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)312.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 258.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)-3.16
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY0.39%
FCF(TTM)8.08
FCFY21.66%
OCF(TTM)14.4
OCFY38.59%
SpS1079.25
BVpS32.86
TBVpS27.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.44% | ||
| ROE | -9.6% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 1.22% | ||
| FCFM | 0.75% |
ROA(3y)1.38%
ROA(5y)1.39%
ROE(3y)3.79%
ROE(5y)3.49%
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)4.84%
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 5Y4.85%
PM growth 3Y-57.03%
PM growth 5Y-46.01%
GM growth 3Y-10.03%
GM growth 5Y6.53%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover8.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 228.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.8 |
F-Score4
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)3142.19%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.22%
EPS 3Y-29.33%
EPS 5Y-34.75%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y0.92%
EPS Next 2Y46.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y38.99%
Revenue growth 5Y9.42%
Sales Q2Q%-8.61%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-70.8%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.73%
EBIT Next Year513.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y15.32%
OCF growth 1Y13.84%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.48%