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Chicos FAS Inc (CHS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CHS - US1686151028 - Common Stock

7.59 USD
-0.01 (-0.13%)
Last: 1/4/2024, 8:04:00 PM
7.591 USD
+0 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 1/4/2024, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CHS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CHS against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CHS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CHS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CHS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CHS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CHS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHS 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 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.82%, CHS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
CHS has a better Return On Equity (26.40%) than 79.84% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CHS (12.31%) is better than 77.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.82%
ROE 26.4%
ROIC 12.31%
ROA(3y)-5.09%
ROA(5y)-2.53%
ROE(3y)-55.05%
ROE(5y)-32.32%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.29%, CHS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.87% of the companies in the same industry.
CHS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CHS (6.16%) is better than 68.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHS has grown nicely.
CHS has a Gross Margin of 38.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHS outperforms 59.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.16%
PM (TTM) 5.29%
GM 38.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y1.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y4.35%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
CHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHS has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CHS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CHS Yearly Shares OutstandingCHS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
CHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that CHS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CHS's Altman-Z score of 3.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHS outperforms 70.54% of its industry peers.
CHS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.42. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.42, CHS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CHS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, CHS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.42
Altman-Z 3.22
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.19%
CHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that CHS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CHS has a Current ratio of 1.20. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHS underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
CHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that CHS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, CHS is not doing good in the industry: 60.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.42
CHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.38%.
CHS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.10% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.24% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.26% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.38%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.1%
EPS Q2Q%-45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.26%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CHS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.47% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
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.
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.
CHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.86, the valuation of CHS can be described as reasonable.
CHS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHS is cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say CHS is valued rather cheaply.
CHS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.29.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHS is cheaper than 74.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, CHS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.86
Fwd PE 10.29
CHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

85.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.37
EV/EBITDA 4.72
CHS Per share dataCHS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CHS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CHS's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.41
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CHS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

Chicos FAS Inc

NYSE:CHS (1/4/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 7.591 +0 (+0.01%)

7.59

-0.01 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-30 2023-11-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap937.06M
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)111.58M
Analysts46.67
Price Target7.75 (2.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.66%
Min EPS beat(2)2.68%
Max EPS beat(2)14.64%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.55%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.48%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.86
Fwd PE 10.29
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 16.37
P/OCF 8.25
P/B 2.22
P/tB 2.34
EV/EBITDA 4.72
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY10.14%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY9.71%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY6.11%
OCF(TTM)0.92
OCFY12.11%
SpS17.08
BVpS3.42
TBVpS3.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.41
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.82%
ROE 26.4%
ROCE 15.79%
ROIC 12.31%
ROICexc 14.55%
ROICexgc 15.01%
OM 6.16%
PM (TTM) 5.29%
GM 38.94%
FCFM 2.71%
ROA(3y)-5.09%
ROA(5y)-2.53%
ROE(3y)-55.05%
ROE(5y)-32.32%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.56%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y1.76%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y1.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y4.35%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.42
Debt/EBITDA 0.14
Cap/Depr 134.65%
Cap/Sales 2.67%
Interest Coverage 35.98
Cash Conversion 66.14%
Profit Quality 51.32%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.42
Altman-Z 3.22
F-Score5
WACC9.19%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)46.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.38%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.1%
EPS Q2Q%-45%
EPS Next Y-18.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.26%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y0.3%
EBIT Next Year18.25%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y29.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.2%
OCF growth 1Y108.67%
OCF growth 3Y69.3%
OCF growth 5Y-0.64%

Chicos FAS Inc / CHS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Chicos FAS Inc (CHS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CHS.


Can you provide the valuation status for Chicos FAS Inc?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to Chicos FAS Inc (CHS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CHS stock?

Chicos FAS Inc (CHS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for Chicos FAS Inc?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Chicos FAS Inc (CHS) is expected to decline by -18.51% in the next year.


Is the dividend of Chicos FAS Inc sustainable?

The dividend rating of Chicos FAS Inc (CHS) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.