KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A (KSCP)
US49907V1026 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, KSCP scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSCP was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. KSCP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KSCP is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KSCP had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KSCP has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
KSCP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KSCP had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KSCP (-117.06%) is worse than 96.43% of its industry peers.
KSCP's Return On Equity of -257.15% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSCP is outperformed by 90.48% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KSCP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KSCP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KSCP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -11.03, we must say that KSCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -11.03, KSCP is not doing good in the industry: 97.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KSCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
KSCP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -11.03 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that KSCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.21, KSCP is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that KSCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.84, KSCP is doing worse than 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KSCP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1688.17%.
KSCP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.66%.
Measured over the past years, KSCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 34.20% on average per year.
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
KSCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.90% yearly.
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
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSCP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSCP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| 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
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KSCP's earnings are expected to grow with 19.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KSCP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
KNIGHTSCOPE INC-A
NASDAQ:KSCP (11/21/2024, 5:55:18 PM)
After market: 15.47 -2.82 (-15.42%)18.29
+2.1 (+12.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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Market Cap55.97M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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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
Health
| 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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