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AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AMSWA - US0296831094 - Common Stock

10.95 USD
-0.24 (-2.14%)
Last: 10/1/2024, 8:00:00 PM
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After Hours: 10/1/2024, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, AMSWA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AMSWA was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. AMSWA has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AMSWA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally AMSWA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make AMSWA suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AMSWA was profitable.
AMSWA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AMSWA has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years AMSWA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
AMSWA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMSWA 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 2024 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

AMSWA has a better Return On Assets (5.65%) than 78.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.19%, AMSWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of AMSWA (2.84%) is better than 71.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMSWA is significantly below the industry average of 10.78%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.65%
ROE 8.19%
ROIC 2.84%
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.27%
ROE(3y)8.6%
ROE(5y)7.61%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)4.75%
AMSWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMSWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.39%, AMSWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMSWA has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.44%, AMSWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMSWA has declined.
AMSWA has a Gross Margin (65.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AMSWA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.44%
PM (TTM) 10.39%
GM 65.2%
OM growth 3Y0.48%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y15.12%
PM growth 5Y12.14%
GM growth 3Y5.77%
GM growth 5Y4.43%
AMSWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMSWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AMSWA is destroying value.
AMSWA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AMSWA has more shares outstanding
AMSWA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AMSWA Yearly Shares OutstandingAMSWA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
AMSWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMSWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

AMSWA has an Altman-Z score of 4.57. This indicates that AMSWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AMSWA (4.57) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
AMSWA 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 4.57
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC10.12%
AMSWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMSWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

AMSWA has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that AMSWA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AMSWA (2.03) is better than 60.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.03 indicates that AMSWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.03, AMSWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 2.03
AMSWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMSWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.51% over the past year.
AMSWA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.42% yearly.
AMSWA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.41%.
Measured over the past years, AMSWA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y18.05%
EPS 5Y19.42%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.73%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.16%
Sales Q2Q%-10.2%

3.2 Future

AMSWA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AMSWA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.06%
EPS Next 2Y-8.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AMSWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMSWA 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
AMSWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMSWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AMSWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.47.
79.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AMSWA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AMSWA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.62, AMSWA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
AMSWA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMSWA is cheaper than 71.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, AMSWA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.47
Fwd PE 25.62
AMSWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMSWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMSWA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMSWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMSWA is cheaper than 62.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.44
EV/EBITDA 25.23
AMSWA Per share dataAMSWA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AMSWA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AMSWA's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y-8.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AMSWA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.52, AMSWA pays a better dividend. On top of this AMSWA pays more dividend than 97.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, AMSWA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of AMSWA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.17%.
AMSWA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AMSWA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
AMSWA Yearly Dividends per shareAMSWA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

138.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMSWA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of AMSWA has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP138.84%
EPS Next 2Y-8.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AMSWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAMSWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M
AMSWA Dividend Payout.AMSWA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AMSWA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A

NASDAQ:AMSWA (10/1/2024, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 10.95 0 (0%)

10.95

-0.24 (-2.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-22 2024-08-22/amc
Earnings (Next)11-14 2024-11-14/amc
Inst Owners73.34%
Inst Owner Change-81.78%
Ins Owners4.16%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap368.58M
Revenue(TTM)102.81M
Net Income(TTM)10.68M
Analysts85.45
Price Target16.32 (49.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.17%
DP138.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.73%
Min EPS beat(2)48.09%
Max EPS beat(2)49.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)66.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.34%
Max EPS beat(4)176.69%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)47.5%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)48.85%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)58.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.66%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.47
Fwd PE 25.62
P/S 3.59
P/FCF 48.44
P/OCF 47
P/B 2.83
P/tB 4.92
EV/EBITDA 25.23
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY2.06%
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY2.13%
SpS3.05
BVpS3.88
TBVpS2.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.65%
ROE 8.19%
ROCE 3.46%
ROIC 2.84%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.44%
PM (TTM) 10.39%
GM 65.2%
FCFM 7.4%
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.27%
ROE(3y)8.6%
ROE(5y)7.61%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)4.75%
ROICexc(3y)60.32%
ROICexc(5y)42.81%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.87%
ROCE(5y)5.79%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.71%
OM growth 3Y0.48%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y15.12%
PM growth 5Y12.14%
GM growth 3Y5.77%
GM growth 5Y4.43%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 4.76%
Cap/Sales 0.23%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.92%
Profit Quality 71.25%
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 2.03
Altman-Z 4.57
F-Score5
WACC10.12%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)53.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y18.05%
EPS 5Y19.42%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-17.06%
EPS Next 2Y-8.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.73%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.16%
Sales Q2Q%-10.2%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-52.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.26%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.32%
EBIT Next Year22.59%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.83%
FCF growth 3Y-0.44%
FCF growth 5Y-0.58%
OCF growth 1Y-67.95%
OCF growth 3Y-1.81%
OCF growth 5Y-6.82%

AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A / AMSWA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AMSWA.


What is the valuation status of AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AMSWA stock?

AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A?

The financial health rating of AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) is 8 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) stock?

The dividend rating of AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC-CL A (AMSWA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 138.84%.