COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FIX - US1999081045 - Common Stock
987.55 USD
+162.55 (+19.7%)
FIX gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FIX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FIX is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes FIX very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FIX had positive earnings in the past year.
FIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FIX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.67%, FIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FIX (35.12%) is better than 89.09% of its industry peers.
FIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (31.99%) than 92.73% of its industry peers.
FIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.29%. This is above the industry average of 17.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (31.99%) for FIX is above the 3 year average (21.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.67% | ||
| ROE | 35.12% | ||
| ROIC | 31.99% |
ROA(3y)10.11%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)26.85%
ROE(5y)23.98%
ROIC(3y)21.29%
ROIC(5y)17.85%
1.3 Margins
FIX's Profit Margin of 9.01% is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX has a better Operating Margin (12.17%) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX has a better Gross Margin (22.50%) than 70.91% of its industry peers.
FIX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 22.5% |
OM growth 3Y20.43%
OM growth 5Y11.4%
PM growth 3Y16.81%
PM growth 5Y11.21%
GM growth 3Y4.66%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FIX is creating value.
FIX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FIX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FIX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FIX has an Altman-Z score of 8.41. This indicates that FIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FIX's Altman-Z score of 8.41 is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
FIX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FIX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. FIX outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FIX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.41 |
ROIC/WACC3.21
WACC9.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FIX has a worse Current ratio (1.13) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, FIX is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for FIX is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 80.72%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FIX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 36.79% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FIX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 34.97%.
FIX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.72%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%101.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.97%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%35.24%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FIX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FIX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y60%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FIX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FIX.
FIX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.67, FIX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FIX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FIX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FIX.
FIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 62.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FIX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
FIX's earnings are expected to grow with 24.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.25%, FIX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.66. FIX pays more dividend than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.25, FIX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FIX grows each year by 24.96%, which is quite nice.
FIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FIX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
FIX pays out 7.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FIX's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.68%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
NYSE:FIX (10/24/2025, 9:48:05 AM)
987.55
+162.55 (+19.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-8.85%
Market Cap34.84B
Revenue(TTM)7.03B
Net Income(TTM)692.24M
Analysts81.67
Price Target724.61 (-26.63%)
Short Float %2.1%
Short Ratio1.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.96%
DP7.68%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)31.05%
Min EPS beat(2)26.84%
Max EPS beat(2)35.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.41%
Min EPS beat(4)1.91%
Max EPS beat(4)35.26%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)20.62%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)21.34%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)19.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.21%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.65%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.14%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.87%
PT rev (1m)3.43%
PT rev (3m)31.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.67 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 62.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.45 | ||
| P/B | 17.67 | ||
| P/tB | 58.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.81 |
EPS(TTM)23.62
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)26.21
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)15.9
FCFY1.61%
OCF(TTM)19.19
OCFY1.94%
SpS217.82
BVpS55.87
TBVpS16.78
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number172.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.67% | ||
| ROE | 35.12% | ||
| ROCE | 39.58% | ||
| ROIC | 31.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 37.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 115.8% | ||
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 22.5% | ||
| FCFM | 7.3% |
ROA(3y)10.11%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)26.85%
ROE(5y)23.98%
ROIC(3y)21.29%
ROIC(5y)17.85%
ROICexc(3y)25.84%
ROICexc(5y)20.83%
ROICexgc(3y)114.86%
ROICexgc(5y)85.93%
ROCE(3y)26.34%
ROCE(5y)22.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y83.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y43.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y49.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.84%
OM growth 3Y20.43%
OM growth 5Y11.4%
PM growth 3Y16.81%
PM growth 5Y11.21%
GM growth 3Y4.66%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.41 |
F-Score8
WACC9.97%
ROIC/WACC3.21
Cap/Depr(3y)84.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.23%
Profit Quality(3y)137.55%
Profit Quality(5y)139.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.72%
EPS 3Y54.78%
EPS 5Y36.79%
EPS Q2Q%101.71%
EPS Next Y60%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.97%
Revenue growth 3Y31.74%
Revenue growth 5Y21.86%
Sales Q2Q%35.24%
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.31%
EBIT growth 3Y58.65%
EBIT growth 5Y35.75%
EBIT Next Year72.01%
EBIT Next 3Y26.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y49.08%
FCF growth 3Y67.22%
FCF growth 5Y46.28%
OCF growth 1Y51.99%
OCF growth 3Y67.66%
OCF growth 5Y43%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC / FIX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to FIX.
Can you provide the valuation status for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FIX stock?
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FIX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) is 41.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.67.
What is the expected EPS growth for COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX) is expected to grow by 60% in the next year.