18.13 USD
-0.15 (-0.82%)
18.52 USD
+0.39 (+2.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to COMM. COMM was compared to 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year COMM was profitable.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years COMM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of COMM (11.20%) is better than 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 3 year average ROIC (3.31%) for COMM is below the current ROIC(9.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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's Profit Margin of 16.78% is amongst the best of the industry. COMM outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.51%, COMM belongs to the top 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.11%, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), COMM is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for COMM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for COMM has been increased compared to 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 0.74, we must say that COMM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of COMM (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COMM would need 27.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 27.09, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
COMM's Current ratio of 2.25 is fine compared to the rest 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.
The Quick ratio of COMM (1.61) 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
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
COMM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.62%.
Measured over the past years, COMM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -12.81% on average per year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.14, which indicates a correct valuation of COMM.
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 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.69, the valuation of COMM can be described as very reasonable.
COMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. COMM is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say COMM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.69 |
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.
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 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.33 |
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
No dividends for COMM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
18.13
-0.15 (-0.82%)
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 Cap4.02B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)889.00M
Analysts82
Price Target24.74 (36.46%)
Short Float %5.92%
Short Ratio2.9
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 | 13.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 15 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.56 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.33 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY6.67%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY7.96%
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
WACC8.64%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC?
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.
How financially healthy is COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC?
The financial health rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.