KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A (KSCP)
US49907V1026 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to KSCP. KSCP was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KSCP have multiple concerns. KSCP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSCP has reported negative net income.
KSCP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
KSCP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KSCP always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -117.06%, KSCP is not doing good in the industry: 96.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of KSCP (-257.15%) is worse than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -117.06% | ||
| ROE | -257.15% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-155.08%
ROA(5y)-153.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KSCP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KSCP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSCP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KSCP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KSCP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -10.51, we must say that KSCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KSCP has a worse Altman-Z score (-10.51) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
KSCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, KSCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -10.51 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
KSCP has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that KSCP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KSCP's Current ratio of 1.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSCP is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
KSCP has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that KSCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, KSCP is not doing good in the industry: 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSCP have decreased strongly by -1688.17% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, KSCP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.66% in the last year.
KSCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1688.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.66%
Revenue growth 3Y56.63%
Revenue growth 5Y34.2%
Sales Q2Q%-10.1%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KSCP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.90% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y31.25%
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.51%
Revenue Next 2Y15.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KSCP reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year KSCP is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KSCP's earnings are expected to grow with 19.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSCP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A
NASDAQ:KSCP (11/13/2024, 4:59:59 PM)
After market: 21.9 +1.12 (+5.39%)20.78
+0.78 (+3.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -117.06% | ||
| ROE | -257.15% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.48
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-1688.17%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y31.25%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.66%
Revenue growth 3Y56.63%
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