MIND TECHNOLOGY INC (MIND)

US6025663096 - Common Stock

6.7151  -0.46 (-6.47%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MIND scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MIND was compared to 59 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While MIND seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MIND is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MIND had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year MIND has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MIND always reported negative net income.
MIND had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

MIND has a Return On Assets of -0.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MIND underperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
MIND's Return On Equity of -0.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MIND is outperformed by 66.10% of its industry peers.
MIND has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: MIND outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.07%
ROE -0.11%
ROIC 9.38%
ROA(3y)-30.55%
ROA(5y)-34.26%
ROE(3y)-43.16%
ROE(5y)-46.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

MIND's Operating Margin of 7.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MIND outperforms 40.68% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 45.95%, MIND belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
MIND's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.3%
GM growth 5Y9.91%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MIND is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MIND has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MIND has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for MIND. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.20, we must say that MIND is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MIND has a Altman-Z score of -0.20. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MIND underperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for MIND. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.2
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.03%

2.3 Liquidity

MIND has a Current Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that MIND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MIND has a better Current ratio (2.64) than 77.97% of its industry peers.
MIND has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that MIND is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, MIND is doing worse than 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.64
Quick Ratio 1.1

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MIND shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 72.50%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.46% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%93.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y19.86%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.17%
Sales Q2Q%14.7%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.83% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y112.51%
EPS Next 2Y47.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.57%
Revenue Next 2Y10.38%
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 accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MIND reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.55, the valuation of MIND can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MIND is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MIND's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.55

4.2 Price Multiples

MIND's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. MIND is more expensive than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.48

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MIND's earnings are expected to grow with 47.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MIND does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MIND TECHNOLOGY INC

NASDAQ:MIND (12/18/2024, 2:34:09 PM)

6.7151

-0.46 (-6.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
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ROA -0.07%
ROE -0.11%
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OM 7.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.95%
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