ITRON INC (ITRI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ITRI - Nasdaq - US4657411066 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall ITRI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ITRI against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While ITRI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ITRI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ITRI was profitable.
ITRI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ITRI reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years ITRI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.22%, ITRI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.99%, ITRI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
ITRI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ITRI outperforms 80.80% of its industry peers.
ITRI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.07%. This is below the industry average of 9.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.00%) for ITRI is above the 3 year average (5.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 16.99% | ||
| ROIC | 9% |
ROA(3y)3.44%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)7.92%
ROE(5y)1.87%
ROIC(3y)5.07%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ITRI (10.34%) is better than 84.80% of its industry peers.
ITRI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.46%, ITRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ITRI has grown nicely.
ITRI's Gross Margin of 34.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ITRI outperforms 59.20% of its industry peers.
ITRI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 34.82% |
OM growth 3Y76.32%
OM growth 5Y14.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y37.99%
GM growth 3Y5.93%
GM growth 5Y2.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ITRI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ITRI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ITRI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ITRI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that ITRI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ITRI has a Altman-Z score of 3.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ITRI outperforms 49.60% of its industry peers.
ITRI has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.16. This is a neutral value as ITRI would need 5.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ITRI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.16) than 61.60% of its industry peers.
ITRI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating ITRI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ITRI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITRI is outperformed by 75.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.93 indicates that ITRI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.93, ITRI is doing worse than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ITRI has a Quick Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that ITRI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ITRI has a Quick ratio (1.65) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ITRI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.39%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, ITRI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.11% on average per year.
ITRI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.10%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y47.43%
EPS 5Y11.11%
EPS Q2Q%22.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.5%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%
3.2 Future
ITRI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.13% yearly.
ITRI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y14.13%
Revenue Next Year1.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.84, the valuation of ITRI can be described as rather expensive.
ITRI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ITRI is cheaper than 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. ITRI is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.18, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ITRI.
ITRI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ITRI is cheaper than 63.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. ITRI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ITRI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ITRI is cheaper than 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ITRI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ITRI is cheaper than 69.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ITRI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ITRI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:ITRI (7/14/2025, 3:30:57 PM)
135.24
+0.7 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change8.74%
Market Cap6.17B
Analysts84.21
Price Target133.72 (-1.12%)
Short Float %8.05%
Short Ratio6.48
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.36%
Min EPS beat(2)14.32%
Max EPS beat(2)26.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)31.17%
Min EPS beat(4)14.32%
Max EPS beat(4)59.95%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)53.4%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)118.31%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)106.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.54%
PT rev (1m)0.71%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.18 | ||
| P/S | 2.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.92 | ||
| P/B | 4.14 | ||
| P/tB | 15.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.63 |
EPS(TTM)5.92
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)5.28
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)5.9
OCFY4.36%
SpS53.62
BVpS32.65
TBVpS8.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 16.99% | ||
| ROCE | 11.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 76.86% | ||
| OM | 11.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 34.82% | ||
| FCFM | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)3.44%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)7.92%
ROE(5y)1.87%
ROIC(3y)5.07%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
ROICexc(3y)6.94%
ROICexc(5y)5.29%
ROICexgc(3y)17.86%
ROICexgc(5y)14.3%
ROCE(3y)6.27%
ROCE(5y)5.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y70.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y85.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.7%
OM growth 3Y76.32%
OM growth 5Y14.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y37.99%
GM growth 3Y5.93%
GM growth 5Y2.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 36.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)44%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y47.43%
EPS 5Y11.11%
EPS Q2Q%22.58%
EPS Next Y-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y14.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.5%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%
Revenue Next Year1.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
EBIT growth 1Y33.19%
EBIT growth 3Y89.01%
EBIT growth 5Y13.98%
EBIT Next Year28.36%
EBIT Next 3Y20.16%
EBIT Next 5Y24.52%
FCF growth 1Y8407.86%
FCF growth 3Y23.47%
FCF growth 5Y13.12%
OCF growth 1Y1369.86%
OCF growth 3Y17.99%
OCF growth 5Y6.63%