APPLIED DIGITAL CORP (APLD)

US0381692070 - Common Stock

8.54  +0.77 (+9.98%)

After market: 7.9599 -0.58 (-6.79%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to APLD. APLD was compared to 82 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of APLD have multiple concerns. APLD is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APLD has reported negative net income.
In the past year APLD has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years APLD always reported negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: APLD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -15.15%, APLD is doing worse than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of APLD (-47.83%) is worse than 72.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.15%
ROE -47.83%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-18.69%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-75.72%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

APLD's Gross Margin of 3.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APLD is outperformed by 94.94% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for APLD so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.33%
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

APLD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, APLD has more shares outstanding
APLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

APLD has an Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that APLD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
APLD has a Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: APLD underperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that APLD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
APLD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.41%

2.3 Liquidity

APLD has a Current Ratio of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that APLD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
APLD has a worse Current ratio (0.22) than 94.94% of its industry peers.
APLD has a Quick Ratio of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that APLD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
APLD has a worse Quick ratio (0.22) than 94.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.22

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for APLD have decreased strongly by -105.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 124.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)124.03%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%67.12%

3.2 Future

APLD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, APLD will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 46.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.9%
EPS Next 2Y26.41%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year68.47%
Revenue Next 2Y61.6%
Revenue Next 3Y46.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for APLD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year APLD 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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APLD is valued a bit more expensive than 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 125.3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.41%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

APPLIED DIGITAL CORP

NASDAQ:APLD (1/14/2025, 6:52:02 PM)

After market: 7.9599 -0.58 (-6.79%)

8.54

+0.77 (+9.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-09 2024-10-09/amc
Earnings (Next)01-14 2025-01-14/amc
Inst Owners40.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners17.11%
Ins Owner Change10.57%
Market Cap1.80B
Analysts81.54
Price Target11.37 (33.14%)
Short Float %29.34%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-128.75%
Max EPS beat(2)48.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-445.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-1473.1%
Max EPS beat(4)48.79%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-297.23%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.07%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)21.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)59.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 6.07
P/tB 6.07
EV/EBITDA 125.3
EPS(TTM)-1.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.42
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.32
OCFYN/A
SpS0.9
BVpS1.41
TBVpS1.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.15%
ROE -47.83%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.33%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-18.69%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-75.72%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 9.99
Cap/Depr 155%
Cap/Sales 86.35%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.22
Altman-Z 0.65
F-Score2
WACC11.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)2572.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)333.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y53.9%
EPS Next 2Y26.41%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)124.03%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%67.12%
Revenue Next Year68.47%
Revenue Next 2Y61.6%
Revenue Next 3Y46.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-101.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year190.38%
EBIT Next 3Y63.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-224.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-472.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A