PCTEL INC (PCTI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PCTI • US69325Q1058
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This PCTI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PCTI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PCTI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PCTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PCTI (5.13%) is better than 76.27% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.31%, PCTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.25%, PCTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- PCTI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.82%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.05%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.25%) for PCTI is above the 3 year average (2.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.13% | ||
| ROE | 6.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.25% |
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)3.09%
ROE(5y)-0.82%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- PCTI has a Profit Margin of 4.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCTI outperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
- PCTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.37%, PCTI is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- PCTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PCTI has a better Gross Margin (48.68%) than 71.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCTI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.9% | ||
| GM | 48.68% |
OM growth 3Y-2.07%
OM growth 5Y17.43%
PM growth 3Y-11.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.61%
2. PCTI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCTI is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PCTI has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PCTI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.12 indicates that PCTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of PCTI (6.12) is better than 91.53% of its industry peers.
- PCTI has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PCTI (0.02) is better than 88.14% of its industry peers.
- PCTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- PCTI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 74.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- PCTI has a Current Ratio of 5.19. This indicates that PCTI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.19, PCTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- PCTI has a Quick Ratio of 3.85. This indicates that PCTI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- PCTI has a Quick ratio of 3.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCTI outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.85 |
3. PCTI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PCTI have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- PCTI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.72%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.14%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-33.09%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PCTI will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.57%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. PCTI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97, the valuation of PCTI can be described as rather expensive.
- 61.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCTI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- PCTI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.58, PCTI is valued on the expensive side.
- PCTI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.28), we can say PCTI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PCTI is valued cheaper than 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as PCTI's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. PCTI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PCTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, PCTI pays a better dividend. On top of this PCTI pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PCTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PCTI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.90%.
- PCTI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PCTI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 97.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCTI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PCTI's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.89%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PCTI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
6.99
-0.01 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-08 2023-11-08/amc
Earnings (Next)03-05 2024-03-05/amc
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap135.26M
Revenue(TTM)86.86M
Net Income(TTM)4.26M
Analysts43.33
Price Target7.14 (2.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.9%
DP97.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)128.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)40.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)135.29%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)75.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)66.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)55.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99900%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY7.09%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY8.21%
SpS4.49
BVpS3.48
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.13% | ||
| ROE | 6.31% | ||
| ROCE | 5.37% | ||
| ROIC | 4.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.78% | ||
| OM | 4.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.9% | ||
| GM | 48.68% | ||
| FCFM | 11.04% |
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)3.09%
ROE(5y)-0.82%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.57%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.11%
OM growth 3Y-2.07%
OM growth 5Y17.43%
PM growth 3Y-11.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 175.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 225.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.12 |
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)75.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)686.53%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y-29.57%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.14%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-33.09%
Revenue Next Year-14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y44.49%
EBIT growth 3Y1%
EBIT growth 5Y19.42%
EBIT Next Year-3.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.91%
FCF growth 3Y-27.21%
FCF growth 5Y-11.92%
OCF growth 1Y21.05%
OCF growth 3Y-27.57%
OCF growth 5Y-14.29%
PCTEL INC / PCTI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PCTEL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PCTI.
What is the valuation status for PCTI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PCTEL INC (PCTI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?
PCTEL INC (PCTI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is expected to decline by -29.57% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?
The dividend rating of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.89%.