19.17 USD
+0.34 (+1.81%)
19.44 USD
+0.27 (+1.41%)
COMM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of COMM while its profitability can be described as average. COMM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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 has a better Return On Assets (11.19%) than 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for COMM is significantly below the industry average of 12.31%.
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
COMM has a Profit Margin of 16.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COMM outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Operating Margin of 15.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COMM outperforms 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 | 15.5% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for COMM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
COMM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, COMM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that COMM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
COMM has a Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COMM outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COMM is 27.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take COMM, 27.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
COMM has a Debt to FCF ratio (27.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.75%
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.
COMM has a Current ratio of 2.25. This is in the better half of the industry: COMM outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that COMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
COMM has a Quick ratio (1.61) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past years, COMM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.92% on average per year.
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
COMM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 77.55% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, COMM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y328.92%
EPS Next 2Y120.56%
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
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.89, which indicates a correct valuation of COMM.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
COMM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of COMM.
95.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
COMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.1 |
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 a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
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.
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 2Y120.56%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for COMM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
19.17
+0.34 (+1.81%)
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 Change0%
Market Cap4.25B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)888.60M
Analysts82
Price Target23.12 (20.61%)
Short Float %6.8%
Short Ratio3.02
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)15.25%
PT rev (3m)15.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.29 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY9.9%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY6.3%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY7.52%
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 | 0.75 |
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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 Y328.92%
EPS Next 2Y120.56%
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 Year73.27%
EBIT Next 3Y30.31%
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 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%.