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ATERIAN INC (ATER) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ATER - Nasdaq - US02156U2006 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.06  -0.06 (-3.06%)

After market: 2.1582 +0.1 (+4.77%)

Fundamental Rating

2

ATER gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. ATER may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, ATER is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ATER has reported negative net income.
In the past year ATER has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ATER had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ATER had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ATER Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFATER Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

ATER's Return On Assets of -35.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ATER is outperformed by 93.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -59.66%, ATER is doing worse than 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.04%
ROE -59.66%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-107.09%
ROA(5y)-88.07%
ROE(3y)-168.25%
ROE(5y)-264.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ATER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATER Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of ATER (58.40%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ATER has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for ATER so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.4%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y6.81%
ATER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATER Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ATER does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATER has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ATER has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ATER is higher compared to a year ago.
ATER Yearly Shares OutstandingATER Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M
ATER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATER Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

ATER has an Altman-Z score of -17.21. This is a bad value and indicates that ATER is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -17.21, ATER is doing worse than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
ATER has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ATER has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ATER outperforms 55.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -17.21
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.34%
ATER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATER Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that ATER should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ATER has a Current ratio of 1.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: ATER underperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
ATER has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that ATER is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ATER has a Quick ratio (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.92
Quick Ratio 1.14
ATER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATER Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ATER shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.27%, which is quite impressive.
ATER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -34.92%.
ATER shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%73.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-34.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.43%
Revenue growth 5Y14.24%
Sales Q2Q%-33.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ATER is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.82%
EPS Next 2Y33.55%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue Next Year-30%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y15.88%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ATER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesATER Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M
ATER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesATER Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ATER reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ATER. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ATER Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATER Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ATER Per share dataATER EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as ATER's earnings are expected to grow with 22.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.55%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ATERIAN INC

NASDAQ:ATER (2/21/2025, 8:02:04 PM)

After market: 2.1582 +0.1 (+4.77%)

2.06

-0.06 (-3.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-11 2024-11-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Inst Owners8.76%
Inst Owner Change1.63%
Ins Owners10.98%
Ins Owner Change-0.82%
Market Cap18.05M
Analysts80
Price Target8.67 (320.87%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)37.55%
Min EPS beat(2)19.93%
Max EPS beat(2)55.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.64%
Min EPS beat(4)19.93%
Max EPS beat(4)55.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.51%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-66.42%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-110.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.58%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.58%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.9%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.04%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.5%
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)15.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.73
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.95
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.31
OCFYN/A
SpS12.24
BVpS3.5
TBVpS2.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.04%
ROE -59.66%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.4%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-107.09%
ROA(5y)-88.07%
ROE(3y)-168.25%
ROE(5y)-264.55%
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 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y6.81%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 4.63%
Cap/Sales 0.08%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.92
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z -17.21
F-Score6
WACC10.34%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)161.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)1524.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%73.96%
EPS Next Y76.82%
EPS Next 2Y33.55%
EPS Next 3Y22.11%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-34.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.43%
Revenue growth 5Y14.24%
Sales Q2Q%-33.85%
Revenue Next Year-30%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y15.88%
EBIT growth 1Y64.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year97.45%
EBIT Next 3Y26.32%
EBIT Next 5Y18.91%
FCF growth 1Y86.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y86.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A