19.17 USD
+0.34 (+1.81%)
19.25 USD
+0.08 (+0.42%)
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 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.
In the past year COMM had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 (11.19%) is better than 89.58% of its industry peers.
COMM's Return On Invested Capital of 9.69% is fine compared to the rest 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 12.32%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.77%, COMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of COMM (15.50%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
COMM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so COMM is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
COMM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
COMM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.75, COMM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COMM (27.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.25, COMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.58% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.61, COMM perfoms like the industry average, 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 626.32% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 35.62% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.89, the valuation of COMM can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COMM is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, COMM is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.70, which indicates a very decent valuation of COMM.
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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 |
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.
77.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
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)0.05
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 |
19.17
+0.34 (+1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.91%
Inst Owner Change1.53%
Ins Owners3.19%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
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)43.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.29 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY6.3%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY7.52%
SpS23.92
BVpS-4.81
TBVpS-22.8
PEG (NY)0.05
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 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 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%.