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PLUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. PLUS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PLUS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLUS was profitable.
In the past year PLUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PLUS has been profitable.
In multiple years PLUS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLUS has a Return On Assets of 6.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLUS outperforms 82.40% of its industry peers.
PLUS's Return On Equity of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 77.60% of its industry peers.
PLUS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.47% is amongst the best of the industry. PLUS outperforms 81.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLUS is above the industry average of 9.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 11.65% | ||
| ROIC | 9.47% |
ROA(3y)7.06%
ROA(5y)7.43%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.86%
ROIC(5y)12.65%
1.3 Margins
PLUS has a Profit Margin of 5.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLUS outperforms 67.20% of its industry peers.
PLUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.62%, PLUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PLUS (26.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PLUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.4% | ||
| GM | 26.47% |
OM growth 3Y-5.37%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-3.45%
PM growth 5Y3.71%
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y2.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PLUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PLUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PLUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.77. This indicates that PLUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PLUS's Altman-Z score of 4.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 72.80% of its industry peers.
PLUS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.91%
2.3 Liquidity
PLUS has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that PLUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLUS's Current ratio of 2.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 45.60% of its industry peers.
PLUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that PLUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLUS has a Quick ratio of 1.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLUS outperforms 59.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.83%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% in the past year.
PLUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y2.05%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%18.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.48% on average over the next years.
PLUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.59%
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.6%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.10 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PLUS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLUS is cheaper than 80.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PLUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.45, PLUS is valued on the expensive side.
72.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLUS is cheaper than 82.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLUS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, PLUS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, PLUS pays a better dividend. On top of this PLUS pays more dividend than 86.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, PLUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
PLUS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.96%
Inst Owner Change1.84%
Ins Owners2.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.54%
Market Cap2.37B
Revenue(TTM)2.26B
Net Income(TTM)121.88M
Analysts85.71
Price Target110.16 (22.69%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.16%
Min EPS beat(2)5.58%
Max EPS beat(2)58.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.47%
Max EPS beat(4)58.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.47%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.07%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)18.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)15.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.93%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.18%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.13%
PT rev (1m)17.39%
PT rev (3m)17.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.96
EY5.52%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)3.32
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY3.91%
SpS85.3
BVpS39.56
TBVpS29.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number66.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 11.65% | ||
| ROCE | 13.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.32% | ||
| OM | 6.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.4% | ||
| GM | 26.47% | ||
| FCFM | 3.89% |
ROA(3y)7.06%
ROA(5y)7.43%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.86%
ROIC(5y)12.65%
ROICexc(3y)15.62%
ROICexc(5y)16.4%
ROICexgc(3y)22.51%
ROICexgc(5y)23.6%
ROCE(3y)16.48%
ROCE(5y)17.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.08%
OM growth 3Y-5.37%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-3.45%
PM growth 5Y3.71%
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y2.24%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 126.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
F-Score8
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)35.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.83%
EPS 3Y2.05%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y-10.59%
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y7.97%
EBIT Next Year6.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-18.93%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
EPLUS INC / PLUS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EPLUS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PLUS.
What is the valuation status for PLUS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EPLUS INC (PLUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EPLUS INC (PLUS) stock?
EPLUS INC (PLUS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of EPLUS INC (PLUS) stock?
The financial health rating of EPLUS INC (PLUS) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PLUS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EPLUS INC (PLUS) is expected to decline by -10.59% in the next year.