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.
- PCTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
- PCTI's Return On Assets of 5.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.31%, PCTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- PCTI has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.25%) than 62.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCTI is significantly below the industry average of 10.41%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.90%, PCTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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. PCTI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCTI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PCTI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- PCTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PCTI has an Altman-Z score of 6.12. This indicates that PCTI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PCTI has a Altman-Z score of 6.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCTI outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, PCTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.19, PCTI belongs to the top 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.
- 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. PCTI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PCTI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.89%.
- Measured over the past years, PCTI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.07% on average per year.
- PCTI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.72%.
- Measured over the past years, PCTI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.69% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PCTI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PCTI.
- 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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
- 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.
- PCTI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCTI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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
- 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. 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 1.89, PCTI pays a better dividend. On top of this PCTI pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PCTI pays a better dividend.
| 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
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
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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.
Can you provide the profitability details for PCTEL INC?
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.
How financially healthy is PCTEL INC?
The financial health rating of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is 8 / 10.