FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY)

US31188V1008 - Common Stock

10.375  +0.39 (+3.96%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, FSLY scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSLY was compared to 83 industry peers in the IT Services industry. FSLY scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. FSLY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FSLY has reported negative net income.
In the past year FSLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
FSLY had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FSLY reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -10.09%, FSLY is not doing good in the industry: 70.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FSLY has a Return On Equity of -15.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSLY underperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.09%
ROE -15.32%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-9.7%
ROA(5y)-10.61%
ROE(3y)-18.51%
ROE(5y)-16.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of FSLY (54.85%) is better than 76.54% of its industry peers.
FSLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FSLY does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.85%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.6%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FSLY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for FSLY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FSLY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FSLY has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

FSLY has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that FSLY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FSLY (1.04) is worse than 67.90% of its industry peers.
FSLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FSLY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.04
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.11%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.97 indicates that FSLY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FSLY's Current ratio of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. FSLY outperforms 90.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.97 indicates that FSLY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FSLY (3.97) is better than 90.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 3.97

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FSLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 66.67%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, FSLY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.95% in the last year.
FSLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.95%
Revenue growth 3Y20.26%
Revenue growth 5Y28.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.35%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FSLY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.41% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y43.96%
EPS Next 2Y47.54%
EPS Next 3Y38.56%
EPS Next 5Y40.41%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
Revenue Next 5Y10.45%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FSLY reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 326.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FSLY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSLY is valued a bit more expensive than 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
FSLY is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 326.22

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FSLY's earnings are expected to grow with 38.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.54%
EPS Next 3Y38.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FSLY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FASTLY INC - CLASS A

NYSE:FSLY (12/20/2024, 11:50:06 AM)

10.375

+0.39 (+3.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2025-02-12/amc
Inst Owners70.67%
Inst Owner Change8.92%
Ins Owners6.92%
Ins Owner Change7.56%
Market Cap1.46B
Analysts52.5
Price Target7.59 (-26.84%)
Short Float %7.61%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.4%
Min EPS beat(2)15.62%
Max EPS beat(2)135.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)80.81%
Min EPS beat(4)15.62%
Max EPS beat(4)149.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)57.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)39.75%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)33.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.04%
PT rev (1m)20.2%
PT rev (3m)7.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-115.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-107.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 326.22
P/S 2.69
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 382.25
P/B 1.5
P/tB 5.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY0.31%
FCF(TTM)-0.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY0.26%
SpS3.86
BVpS6.91
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.09%
ROE -15.32%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.85%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-9.7%
ROA(5y)-10.61%
ROE(3y)-18.51%
ROE(5y)-16.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.6%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 48%
Cap/Sales 6.52%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 3.97
Altman-Z 1.04
F-Score6
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)90.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y43.96%
EPS Next 2Y47.54%
EPS Next 3Y38.56%
EPS Next 5Y40.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.95%
Revenue growth 3Y20.26%
Revenue growth 5Y28.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.35%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
Revenue Next 5Y10.45%
EBIT growth 1Y18.5%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year168.24%
EBIT Next 3Y53.17%
EBIT Next 5Y31.87%
FCF growth 1Y75.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y105.82%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A