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HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES INC (HTCR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HTCR - Nasdaq - US42240Q1040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

1.445  -0.03 (-2.36%)

After market: 1.47 +0.02 (+1.73%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HTCR. HTCR was compared to 284 industry peers in the Software industry. HTCR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HTCR scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HTCR had positive earnings in the past year.
HTCR had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
HTCR had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HTCR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
HTCR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHTCR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

HTCR's Return On Assets of 19.32% is amongst the best of the industry. HTCR outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
HTCR has a better Return On Equity (39.67%) than 94.57% of its industry peers.
HTCR's Return On Invested Capital of 27.60% is amongst the best of the industry. HTCR outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.32%
ROE 39.67%
ROIC 27.6%
ROA(3y)-26.7%
ROA(5y)-18.8%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HTCR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHTCR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.24%, HTCR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.27%, HTCR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
HTCR has a worse Gross Margin (57.29%) than 64.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HTCR has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.27%
PM (TTM) 16.24%
GM 57.29%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.04%
GM growth 5YN/A
HTCR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTCR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HTCR is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HTCR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HTCR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HTCR Yearly Shares OutstandingHTCR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
HTCR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHTCR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M

2.2 Solvency

HTCR has an Altman-Z score of 3.34. This indicates that HTCR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.34, HTCR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that HTCR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HTCR (0.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC10.63%
HTCR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHTCR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2M -2M 4M -4M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that HTCR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HTCR has a Current ratio (1.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HTCR has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that HTCR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HTCR's Quick ratio of 1.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTCR outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
HTCR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHTCR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 281.29% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 47.62% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
HTCR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)281.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%857.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.62%
Revenue growth 3Y34.24%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%280.68%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 65.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, HTCR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y402.6%
EPS Next 2Y65.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year41.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HTCR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHTCR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
HTCR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTCR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.28 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HTCR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HTCR indicates a rather cheap valuation: HTCR is cheaper than 96.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 30.30. HTCR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.88 indicates a correct valuation of HTCR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HTCR is valued cheaper than 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
HTCR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.28
Fwd PE 12.88
HTCR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTCR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HTCR is valued cheaper than 98.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.17
HTCR Per share dataHTCR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HTCR's earnings are expected to grow with 65.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HTCR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.72, HTCR pays a better dividend. On top of this HTCR pays more dividend than 98.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HTCR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.41%

5.2 History

HTCR is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HTCR Yearly Dividends per shareHTCR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y65.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HTCR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHTCR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2M -4M -6M

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HEARTCORE ENTERPRISES INC

NASDAQ:HTCR (2/20/2025, 8:25:49 PM)

After market: 1.47 +0.02 (+1.73%)

1.445

-0.03 (-2.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-14 2024-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners1.25%
Inst Owner Change242.51%
Ins Owners75.39%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap30.24M
AnalystsN/A
Price Target2.81 (94.46%)
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio0.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.41%
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-19.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-32.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-18.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-32.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60%
EPS NY rev (1m)48.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)115.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-19.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-50.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.28
Fwd PE 12.88
P/S 1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.44
P/tB 5.94
EV/EBITDA 2.17
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY15.92%
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.26
OCFYN/A
SpS1.45
BVpS0.59
TBVpS0.24
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.32%
ROE 39.67%
ROCE 35.61%
ROIC 27.6%
ROICexc 49.66%
ROICexgc 155.99%
OM 22.27%
PM (TTM) 16.24%
GM 57.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-26.7%
ROA(5y)-18.8%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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-6.04%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.24
Cap/Depr 1.4%
Cap/Sales 0.03%
Interest Coverage 51.69
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score6
WACC10.63%
ROIC/WACC2.6
Cap/Depr(3y)62.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)281.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%857.14%
EPS Next Y402.6%
EPS Next 2Y65.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.62%
Revenue growth 3Y34.24%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%280.68%
Revenue Next Year41.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y378.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1342.86%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A