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AVANTAX INC (AVTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AVTA - Nasdaq - US0952291005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.99  -0.01 (-0.04%)

After market: 25.995 +0.01 (+0.02%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AVTA. AVTA was compared to 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AVTA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AVTA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AVTA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AVTA has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
AVTA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
AVTA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AVTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVTA 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 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of AVTA (45.03%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AVTA's Return On Equity of 92.10% is amongst the best of the industry. AVTA outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
AVTA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.93%) than 77.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 45.03%
ROE 92.1%
ROIC 1.93%
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)-16.98%
ROE(5y)-7.03%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AVTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of AVTA (50.96%) is better than 88.78% of its industry peers.
AVTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AVTA's Operating Margin of 2.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVTA is outperformed by 82.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.67%, AVTA is doing worse than 68.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVTA has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.47%
PM (TTM) 50.96%
GM 39.67%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y111.12%
PM growth 5Y64.1%
GM growth 3Y-12.41%
GM growth 5Y-8.45%
AVTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AVTA has less shares outstanding
AVTA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AVTA Yearly Shares OutstandingAVTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10M 20M 30M 40M
AVTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that AVTA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.06, AVTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that AVTA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, AVTA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AVTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that AVTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.07, AVTA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.78% of the companies in the same industry.
AVTA has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that AVTA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AVTA has a better Quick ratio (2.07) than 68.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.07
AVTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AVTA have decreased strongly by -99.36% in the last year.
AVTA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.94% yearly.
AVTA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 63.81%.
AVTA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-99.36%
EPS 3Y-4.51%
EPS 5Y3.94%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%16.55%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AVTA will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -30.17% on average per year.
AVTA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.46%
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AVTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
AVTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2599.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AVTA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AVTA is valued more expensive than 86.34% of the companies in the same industry.
AVTA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.29, the valuation of AVTA can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVTA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AVTA is more expensive than 74.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVTA to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say AVTA is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2599
Fwd PE 29.29
AVTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVTA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.11
AVTA Per share dataAVTA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as AVTA's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)659.11
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

AVANTAX INC

NASDAQ:AVTA (11/27/2023, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 25.995 +0.01 (+0.02%)

25.99

-0.01 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2023-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-13 2024-02-13/amc
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap956.69M
Analysts76
Price Target29.24 (12.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-83.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-128.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-39.15%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-128.01%
Max EPS beat(4)32.12%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-29.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-29.02%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-30.7%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-24.58%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2599
Fwd PE 29.29
P/S 1.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.37
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.11
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.04%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)-1.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.99
OCFYN/A
SpS19.82
BVpS10.97
TBVpS-3.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)659.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 45.03%
ROE 92.1%
ROCE 2.45%
ROIC 1.93%
ROICexc 2.26%
ROICexgc 13.38%
OM 2.47%
PM (TTM) 50.96%
GM 39.67%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)-16.98%
ROE(5y)-7.03%
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 3Y111.12%
PM growth 5Y64.1%
GM growth 3Y-12.41%
GM growth 5Y-8.45%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.28
Cap/Depr 26.43%
Cap/Sales 1.45%
Interest Coverage 0.87
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.07
Altman-Z 1.06
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)50.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)39%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-99.36%
EPS 3Y-4.51%
EPS 5Y3.94%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y-76.46%
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%16.55%
Revenue Next Year-17.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y113.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year63.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-176.92%
FCF growth 3Y3.67%
FCF growth 5Y6.23%
OCF growth 1Y-148.93%
OCF growth 3Y4.73%
OCF growth 5Y7.93%