PCTEL INC (PCTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PCTI - US69325Q1058 - Common Stock
6.99 USD
-0.01 (-0.14%)
6.99 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PCTI. PCTI was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While PCTI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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
In the past year PCTI was profitable.
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.
PCTI's Return On Equity of 6.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
PCTI has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.25%) than 62.71% of its industry peers.
PCTI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.82%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.82%) for PCTI is below the current ROIC(4.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.90%, PCTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCTI has declined.
PCTI has a Operating Margin (4.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCTI has grown nicely.
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. 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.
The number of shares outstanding for PCTI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCTI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCTI is 0.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PCTI, only 0.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PCTI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.02) 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PCTI (0.00) is better 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.
PCTI has a better Current ratio (5.19) than 89.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.85 indicates that PCTI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PCTI (3.85) is better than 88.14% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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%.
PCTI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.69% yearly.
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
PCTI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.80% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PCTI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.06% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97, the valuation of PCTI can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PCTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say PCTI is valued slightly cheaper.
PCTI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.58.
PCTI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, PCTI is valued at the same level.
| 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 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCTI indicates a rather cheap valuation: PCTI is cheaper than 83.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PCTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PCTI's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.80% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%, PCTI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.45, 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 a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| 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.
The Dividend Rate of PCTI has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.89%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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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
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 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 of PCTEL INC (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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PCTI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PCTEL INC (PCTI) is 19.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.
Can you provide the financial health for PCTI stock?
The financial health rating of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is 8 / 10.