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EPLUS INC (PLUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PLUS - Nasdaq - US2942681071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

66.5  -2.56 (-3.71%)

After market: 66.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, PLUS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLUS was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. PLUS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PLUS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PLUS was profitable.
PLUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PLUS has always been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PLUS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
PLUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

PLUS's Return On Assets of 5.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 74.17% of its industry peers.
PLUS's Return On Equity of 10.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 75.83% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.37%, PLUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLUS is above the industry average of 8.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.37%) for PLUS is well below the 3 year average (13.78%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PLUS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.93%
ROE 10.89%
ROIC 9.37%
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)14.69%
ROE(5y)14.31%
ROIC(3y)13.78%
ROIC(5y)13.33%
PLUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.93%, PLUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PLUS (6.50%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
PLUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PLUS (26.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLUS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.5%
PM (TTM) 4.93%
GM 26.05%
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y3.12%
PM growth 5Y2.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
PLUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLUS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLUS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PLUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PLUS Yearly Shares OutstandingPLUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PLUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.88 indicates that PLUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PLUS's Altman-Z score of 3.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUS outperforms 64.17% of its industry peers.
PLUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.14. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.14, PLUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PLUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PLUS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.14
Altman-Z 3.88
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.02%
PLUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that PLUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLUS has a Current ratio of 1.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLUS underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that PLUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PLUS (1.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.69
PLUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PLUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.26%.
Measured over the past years, PLUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.91% on average per year.
PLUS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.75%.
PLUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.26%
EPS 3Y15.48%
EPS 5Y13.91%
EPS Q2Q%-10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.37%
Revenue growth 5Y10.14%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%

3.2 Future

PLUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.77% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.01%
EPS Next 2Y-0.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
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.
PLUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PLUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.84, PLUS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PLUS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, PLUS is valued a bit cheaper.
PLUS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.73.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLUS is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.68, PLUS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.84
Fwd PE 13.73
PLUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

PLUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLUS is cheaper than 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PLUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLUS is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.36
EV/EBITDA 9.79
PLUS Per share dataPLUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PLUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y-0.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLUS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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EPLUS INC

NASDAQ:PLUS (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 66.5 0 (0%)

66.5

-2.56 (-3.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-20 2025-05-20/amc
Inst Owners96.84%
Inst Owner Change10.46%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap1.77B
Analysts85.71
Price Target95.88 (44.18%)
Short Float %3.07%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.31%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.07%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.31%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.78%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)7.8%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.2%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)5.03%
PT rev (3m)-2.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.84
Fwd PE 13.73
P/S 0.83
P/FCF 7.36
P/OCF 7.19
P/B 1.84
P/tB 2.64
EV/EBITDA 9.79
EPS(TTM)4.48
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)9.04
FCFY13.59%
OCF(TTM)9.25
OCFY13.91%
SpS79.83
BVpS36.15
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.93%
ROE 10.89%
ROCE 12.92%
ROIC 9.37%
ROICexc 12.28%
ROICexgc 19.07%
OM 6.5%
PM (TTM) 4.93%
GM 26.05%
FCFM 11.32%
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)14.69%
ROE(5y)14.31%
ROIC(3y)13.78%
ROIC(5y)13.33%
ROICexc(3y)17.18%
ROICexc(5y)16.5%
ROICexgc(3y)23.13%
ROICexgc(5y)23.09%
ROCE(3y)19.11%
ROCE(5y)18.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y3.12%
PM growth 5Y2.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.46%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.14
Debt/EBITDA 0.06
Cap/Depr 20.3%
Cap/Sales 0.26%
Interest Coverage 53.94
Cash Conversion 148.84%
Profit Quality 229.67%
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 3.88
F-Score6
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)59.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.26%
EPS 3Y15.48%
EPS 5Y13.91%
EPS Q2Q%-10.17%
EPS Next Y-4.01%
EPS Next 2Y-0.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.37%
Revenue growth 5Y10.14%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.56%
EBIT growth 3Y14.37%
EBIT growth 5Y14.76%
EBIT Next Year-4.58%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y548.9%
FCF growth 3Y26.69%
FCF growth 5Y69.01%
OCF growth 1Y633.96%
OCF growth 3Y24.26%
OCF growth 5Y44.53%