FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC (FLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FLT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3390411052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FLT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FLT was compared to 100 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. FLT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FLT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FLT was profitable.
FLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FLT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FLT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.48%, FLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FLT has a Return On Equity of 29.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLT outperforms 90.20% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FLT (12.35%) is better than 92.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLT is in line with the industry average of 11.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.48% | ||
| ROE | 29.91% | ||
| ROIC | 12.35% |
ROA(3y)6.51%
ROA(5y)6.62%
ROE(3y)32.25%
ROE(5y)28.37%
ROIC(3y)12.38%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FLT (26.13%) is better than 77.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLT has declined.
The Operating Margin of FLT (44.09%) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLT has remained more or less at the same level.
FLT has a Gross Margin of 78.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLT outperforms 86.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.13% | ||
| GM | 78.18% |
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y-0.33%
PM growth 3Y-3.94%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FLT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FLT has less shares outstanding
FLT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FLT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that FLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FLT has a Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLT outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FLT is 4.13, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FLT, 4.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FLT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.13. This is in the better half of the industry: FLT outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that FLT has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, FLT is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
FLT has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that FLT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, FLT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.14% of the companies in the same industry.
FLT has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that FLT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FLT has a Quick ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.09% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FLT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.95% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.65% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.09%
EPS 3Y15.12%
EPS 5Y9.95%
EPS Q2Q%9.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.65%
Revenue growth 3Y16.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.08%
Sales Q2Q%6.08%
3.2 Future
FLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FLT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.77%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.65%
Revenue Next 2Y8.57%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FLT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.92.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FLT.
FLT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.48, the valuation of FLT can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FLT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. FLT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLT is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FLT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FLT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FLT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
303.26
-2.54 (-0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.57%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap21.90B
Analysts78.26
Price Target321.23 (5.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.84%
Max EPS beat(4)1.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.35%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.82%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)9.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.48 | ||
| P/S | 5.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/B | 6.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.95 |
EPS(TTM)16.92
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)19.59
Fwd EY6.46%
FCF(TTM)22.64
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)24.78
OCFY8.17%
SpS52.3
BVpS45.68
TBVpS-62.27
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)1.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.48% | ||
| ROE | 29.91% | ||
| ROCE | 19.08% | ||
| ROIC | 12.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 146.38% | ||
| OM | 44.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.13% | ||
| GM | 78.18% | ||
| FCFM | 43.28% |
ROA(3y)6.51%
ROA(5y)6.62%
ROE(3y)32.25%
ROE(5y)28.37%
ROIC(3y)12.38%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
ROICexc(3y)14.89%
ROICexc(5y)14.05%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.46%
ROCE(5y)16.33%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y7.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.05%
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y-0.33%
PM growth 3Y-3.94%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
F-Score7
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)43.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.71%
Profit Quality(3y)119.4%
Profit Quality(5y)135.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.09%
EPS 3Y15.12%
EPS 5Y9.95%
EPS Q2Q%9.9%
EPS Next Y15.77%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.65%
Revenue growth 3Y16.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.08%
Sales Q2Q%6.08%
Revenue Next Year7.65%
Revenue Next 2Y8.57%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.53%
EBIT growth 3Y19.44%
EBIT growth 5Y8.72%
EBIT Next Year33.78%
EBIT Next 3Y17.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y169.54%
FCF growth 3Y5.27%
FCF growth 5Y14.62%
OCF growth 1Y135.86%
OCF growth 3Y6.53%
OCF growth 5Y14.53%