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COMM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While COMM is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on COMM.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year COMM was profitable.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
COMM had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
COMM's Return On Assets of 11.19% is amongst the best of the industry. COMM outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: COMM outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COMM is significantly below the industry average of 12.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.69%) for COMM is above the 3 year average (3.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% |
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
The Profit Margin of COMM (16.77%) is better than 89.58% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.50%, COMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of COMM (41.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.77% | ||
| GM | 41.11% |
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
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
The debt/assets ratio for COMM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that COMM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.71, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COMM would need 27.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
COMM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 27.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COMM outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
COMM has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that COMM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.25, COMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 626.32% over the past year.
The earnings per share for COMM have been decreasing by -28.92% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, COMM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.62%.
The Revenue for COMM have been decreasing by -12.81% on average. This is quite bad
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
COMM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y304.51%
EPS Next 2Y104.99%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.02%
Revenue Next 2Y13.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.46, the valuation of COMM can be described as correct.
COMM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. COMM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.50 indicates a reasonable valuation of COMM.
COMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. COMM is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, COMM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COMM is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
COMM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of COMM 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 2Y104.99%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for COMM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
17.2
+0.63 (+3.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.91%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners3.19%
Ins Owner Change-1.3%
Market Cap3.81B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)888.60M
Analysts82
Price Target20.06 (16.63%)
Short Float %6.83%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)153.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)104.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)80.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY8.02%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY9.53%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY7.03%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY8.39%
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 | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.27% | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.38% | ||
| OM | 15.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.77% | ||
| 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)4.18%
ROCE(5y)3.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.3%
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
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 | 27.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 30.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)10.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.17%
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 Y304.51%
EPS Next 2Y104.99%
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 Year19.02%
Revenue Next 2Y13.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y17.23%
EBIT Next Year64.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.83%
OCF growth 1Y-48.15%
OCF growth 3Y30.71%
OCF growth 5Y-14.46%
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 9 / 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%.