18.26 USD
+0.17 (+0.94%)
18.3 USD
+0.04 (+0.22%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to COMM. COMM was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. COMM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on COMM.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
COMM had positive earnings in the past year.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
COMM has a Return On Assets of 11.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COMM outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.70%, COMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.31%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.70%) for COMM is above the 3 year average (3.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.2% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.7% |
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
1.3 Margins
COMM has a Profit Margin of 16.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COMM outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of COMM (15.51%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
COMM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
COMM has a Gross Margin (41.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
COMM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.78% | ||
| GM | 41.11% |
OM growth 3Y40.76%
OM growth 5Y34.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
COMM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
COMM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
COMM has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that COMM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
COMM has a Altman-Z score (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COMM is 27.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take COMM, 27.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
COMM has a Debt to FCF ratio (27.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COMM (2.25) is better than 64.58% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that COMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.61, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
COMM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 626.32%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for COMM have been decreasing by -28.92% on average. This is quite bad
COMM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.62%.
COMM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -12.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)626.32%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%1340%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%50.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 77.55% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y331.54%
EPS Next 2Y99.38%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
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 accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.23 indicates a correct valuation of COMM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 85.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
COMM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
COMM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.78.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
COMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COMM is valued a bit cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
COMM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COMM's earnings are expected to grow with 77.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y99.38%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
COMM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
18.26
+0.17 (+0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.8%
Inst Owner Change1.54%
Ins Owners3.19%
Ins Owner Change3.66%
Market Cap4.05B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)889.00M
Analysts82
Price Target24.74 (35.49%)
Short Float %6.52%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)78.22%
Min EPS beat(2)65.77%
Max EPS beat(2)90.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)208.01%
Min EPS beat(4)65.77%
Max EPS beat(4)572.27%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)371.1%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)241.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)188.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.65%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)6.99%
PT rev (3m)23.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)27.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.65 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY8.49%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY6.62%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY7.91%
SpS23.92
BVpS-4.81
TBVpS-22.8
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.2% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.27% | ||
| ROIC | 9.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.4% | ||
| OM | 15.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.78% | ||
| GM | 41.11% | ||
| FCFM | 5.05% |
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
ROICexc(3y)3.52%
ROICexc(5y)2.85%
ROICexgc(3y)10.08%
ROICexgc(5y)9.58%
ROCE(3y)4.19%
ROCE(5y)3.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.34%
OM growth 3Y40.76%
OM growth 5Y34.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 30.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score5
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)10.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)626.32%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%1340%
EPS Next Y331.54%
EPS Next 2Y99.38%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%50.59%
Revenue Next Year19.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.96%
EBIT growth 5Y17.27%
EBIT Next Year85.99%
EBIT Next 3Y30.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.81%
OCF growth 1Y-48.1%
OCF growth 3Y30.69%
OCF growth 5Y-14.47%
COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC / COMM FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to COMM.
What is the valuation status for COMM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of COMM stock?
COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
The financial health rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
The dividend rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.