COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC (FIX)
US1999081045 - Common Stock
Overall FIX gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated FIX against 44 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FIX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FIX is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! FIX also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make FIX suitable for dividend and 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.
In the past 5 years FIX has always been profitable.
FIX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FIX (10.61%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
FIX has a better Return On Equity (29.49%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
FIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.87%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FIX is significantly above the industry average of 9.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.87%) for FIX is above the 3 year average (15.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.61% | ||
| ROE | 29.49% | ||
| ROIC | 26.87% |
ROA(3y)8.58%
ROA(5y)8.38%
ROE(3y)22.57%
ROE(5y)21.76%
ROIC(3y)15.98%
ROIC(5y)15.56%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FIX (7.18%) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.82%, FIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FIX has grown nicely.
FIX's Gross Margin of 20.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FIX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FIX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 20.29% |
OM growth 3Y6.44%
OM growth 5Y3.16%
PM growth 3Y5.73%
PM growth 5Y3.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y-1.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FIX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FIX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FIX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FIX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FIX has an Altman-Z score of 6.16. This indicates that FIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FIX's Altman-Z score of 6.16 is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FIX is 0.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FIX, only 0.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FIX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. FIX outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that FIX is not too dependend on debt financing.
FIX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. FIX outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.16 |
ROIC/WACC2.4
WACC11.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FIX's Current ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FIX is outperformed by 80.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that FIX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, FIX is doing worse than 76.19% 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 | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 69.30% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
FIX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.23%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)69.3%
EPS 3Y30.59%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%49.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.23%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
Revenue growth 5Y18.99%
Sales Q2Q%31.51%
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 29.45% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y63.73%
EPS Next 2Y40.22%
EPS Next 3Y29.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year33.57%
Revenue Next 2Y21.52%
Revenue Next 3Y16.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.57, the valuation of FIX can be described as expensive.
FIX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.20), we can say FIX is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.61, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FIX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.00, FIX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FIX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FIX is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.14 |
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.
FIX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FIX's earnings are expected to grow with 29.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y40.22%
EPS Next 3Y29.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FIX has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
FIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.84. FIX pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, FIX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.70%!
FIX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FIX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.7%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
FIX pays out 8.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FIX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.38%
EPS Next 2Y40.22%
EPS Next 3Y29.45%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC
NYSE:FIX (11/22/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 491.06 0 (0%)491.06
+1.09 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
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Market Cap17.48B
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| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
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| PE | 37.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.61 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.53
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 10.61% | ||
| ROE | 29.49% | ||
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| OM | 9.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 20.29% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.48
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| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)69.3%
EPS 3Y30.59%
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EPS Next Y63.73%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.23%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
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