GSE SYSTEMS INC (GVP)

US36227K2050 - Common Stock

4.05  +0.01 (+0.25%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall GVP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GVP against 284 industry peers in the Software industry. While GVP seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, GVP is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GVP had negative earnings in the past year.
GVP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GVP had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GVP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

GVP has a Return On Assets of -35.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GVP underperforms 79.15% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -256.63%, GVP is not doing good in the industry: 81.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.03%
ROE -256.63%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-22.99%
ROA(5y)-23.31%
ROE(3y)-89.07%
ROE(5y)-85.52%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of GVP (29.50%) is worse than 80.21% of its industry peers.
GVP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GVP 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 29.5%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.05%
GM growth 5Y1.1%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

GVP has an Altman-Z score of -3.79. This is a bad value and indicates that GVP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GVP's Altman-Z score of -3.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GVP is outperformed by 83.39% of its industry peers.
GVP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z -3.79
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.45%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that GVP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GVP (0.67) is worse than 87.63% of its industry peers.
GVP has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that GVP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, GVP is not doing good in the industry: 86.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 62.79% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, GVP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.58% in the last year.
GVP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -13.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%57.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.88%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.36%
Sales Q2Q%-5.34%

3.2 Future

GVP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.49% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y50.42%
EPS Next 2Y35.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.4%
Revenue Next 2Y16.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GVP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GVP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

96.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GVP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.88
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as GVP's earnings are expected to grow with 35.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for GVP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GSE SYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:GVP (9/6/2024, 8:18:25 PM)

4.05

+0.01 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
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Market Cap14.05M
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -35.03%
ROE -256.63%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 29.5%
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Asset Turnover2.2
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67
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EPS 1Y (TTM)62.79%
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Revenue growth 3Y-7.88%
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