PCTEL INC (PCTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PCTI - Nasdaq - US69325Q1058 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall PCTI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PCTI against 50 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. PCTI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. PCTI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PCTI had positive earnings in the past year.
PCTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PCTI 4 years were profitable.
PCTI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
PCTI has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCTI outperforms 62.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCTI is significantly below the industry average of 13.82%.
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's Profit Margin of 4.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCTI has declined.
The Operating Margin of PCTI (4.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCTI has grown nicely.
PCTI's Gross Margin of 48.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
PCTI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PCTI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
PCTI has a better Altman-Z score (6.12) 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.
PCTI's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. PCTI outperforms 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 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.
PCTI has a Current ratio of 5.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCTI outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.85, PCTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PCTI have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
PCTI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.07% yearly.
The Revenue for PCTI has decreased by -12.72% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.80% on average over the next years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PCTI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97.
PCTI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCTI is cheaper than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
PCTI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.58, the valuation of PCTI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
PCTI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PCTI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCTI is cheaper than 74.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PCTI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PCTI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
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. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PCTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PCTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.49. PCTI pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
PCTI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| 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
PCTI pays out 97.89% of its income as dividend. 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
6.99
-0.01 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap135.26M
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
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.03%
ROICexcg 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%