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NCS MULTISTAGE HOLDINGS INC (NCSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NCSM - Nasdaq - US6288772014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

27.82  -0.48 (-1.7%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NCSM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NCSM was compared to 59 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. NCSM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. NCSM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NCSM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NCSM had a positive cash flow from operations.
NCSM had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NCSM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NCSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNCSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 29.32%, NCSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 44.52%, NCSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 29.32%
ROE 44.52%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.06%
ROA(5y)-12.78%
ROE(3y)-3.24%
ROE(5y)-18.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NCSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNCSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NCSM (27.98%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Gross Margin of 39.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: NCSM outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NCSM has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.98%
GM 39.9%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.8%
GM growth 5Y-5.68%
NCSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNCSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NCSM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for NCSM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
NCSM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NCSM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NCSM Yearly Shares OutstandingNCSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500K 1M 1.5M 2M
NCSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNCSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

NCSM has an Altman-Z score of 0.00. This is a bad value and indicates that NCSM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NCSM's Altman-Z score of 0.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NCSM is outperformed by 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NCSM is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NCSM, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.25, NCSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that NCSM is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, NCSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.25
Altman-Z 0
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.08%
NCSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNCSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.50 indicates that NCSM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCSM's Current ratio of 4.50 is amongst the best of the industry. NCSM outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Quick Ratio of 2.63. This indicates that NCSM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NCSM's Quick ratio of 2.63 is amongst the best of the industry. NCSM outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.5
Quick Ratio 2.63
NCSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNCSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NCSM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 203.90%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, NCSM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.90% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)203.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.66%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.9%
Sales Q2Q%14.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NCSM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.56% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y47.76%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
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.
NCSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNCSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
NCSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNCSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -5 -10 -15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NCSM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NCSM is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
NCSM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.52, which indicates a very decent valuation of NCSM.
87.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NCSM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. NCSM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.91
Fwd PE 9.52
NCSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNCSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NCSM indicates a rather expensive valuation: NCSM more expensive than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
74.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NCSM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.03
EV/EBITDA 12.68
NCSM Per share dataNCSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NCSM's 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 NCSM's earnings are expected to grow with 30.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.76%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for NCSM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

NCS MULTISTAGE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:NCSM (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

27.82

-0.48 (-1.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)03-10 2025-03-10/amc
Inst Owners13.63%
Inst Owner Change-100%
Ins Owners10.52%
Ins Owner Change-0.24%
Market Cap69.55M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (42.99%)
Short Float %0.46%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)16.85%
Min EPS beat(2)15.79%
Max EPS beat(2)17.9%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1005.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.91%
Max EPS beat(4)4119.61%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.13%
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)-30.46%
PT rev (3m)-30.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.91
Fwd PE 9.52
P/S 0.46
P/FCF 10.03
P/OCF 8.37
P/B 0.72
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 12.68
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)2.92
Fwd EY10.5%
FCF(TTM)2.77
FCFY9.97%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY11.94%
SpS61.12
BVpS38.42
TBVpS30.76
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 29.32%
ROE 44.52%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.98%
GM 39.9%
FCFM 4.54%
ROA(3y)-2.06%
ROA(5y)-12.78%
ROE(3y)-3.24%
ROE(5y)-18.79%
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-1.8%
GM growth 5Y-5.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.32
Cap/Depr 26.84%
Cap/Sales 0.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 167.6%
Profit Quality 16.21%
Current Ratio 4.5
Quick Ratio 2.63
Altman-Z 0
F-Score7
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)30.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)203.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.25%
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y47.76%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.66%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.9%
Sales Q2Q%14.96%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y92.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1584.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y233.55%
FCF growth 3Y-57.22%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y298.71%
OCF growth 3Y-48.58%
OCF growth 5Y-19.39%