151.29 USD
-2.93 (-1.9%)
151.29 USD
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PLXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While PLXS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PLXS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLXS had positive earnings in the past year.
PLXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PLXS has always been profitable.
PLXS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.51%, PLXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS's Return On Equity of 11.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PLXS (11.40%) is better than 87.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLXS is above the industry average of 9.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.51% | ||
| ROE | 11.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)4.41%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)11.58%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
1.3 Margins
PLXS's Profit Margin of 4.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 65.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLXS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.13%, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PLXS has a worse Gross Margin (10.08%) than 81.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLXS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 10.08% |
OM growth 3Y2.78%
OM growth 5Y1.78%
PM growth 3Y5.74%
PM growth 5Y4.34%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PLXS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PLXS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PLXS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.20 indicates that PLXS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.20, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLXS (0.89) is better than 83.06% of its industry peers.
PLXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, PLXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
PLXS has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that PLXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLXS has a worse Current ratio (1.58) than 71.77% of its industry peers.
PLXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that PLXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.77, PLXS is doing worse than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.02%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, PLXS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.79% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.82% in the past year.
PLXS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.02%
EPS 3Y14.57%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%15.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.53%
Sales Q2Q%0.74%
3.2 Future
PLXS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.75% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y2.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.14%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.36 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PLXS.
PLXS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, PLXS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.88, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLXS.
70.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLXS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PLXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PLXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.48
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y6.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLXS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
151.29
-2.93 (-1.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.4%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change-3.29%
Market Cap4.05B
Revenue(TTM)4.03B
Net Income(TTM)172.88M
Analysts78.46
Price Target162.18 (7.2%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio5.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.39%
Min EPS beat(2)8.51%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.32%
Min EPS beat(4)6.02%
Max EPS beat(4)12.28%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.35%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.54%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.58%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.78 | ||
| P/tB | 2.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.9 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY6.15%
SpS150.65
BVpS54.34
TBVpS54.34
PEG (NY)8.48
PEG (5Y)1.59
Graham Number95.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.51% | ||
| ROE | 11.89% | ||
| ROCE | 12.79% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.07% | ||
| OM | 5.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 10.08% | ||
| FCFM | 3.82% |
ROA(3y)4.41%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)11.58%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
ROICexc(3y)14.68%
ROICexc(5y)14.71%
ROICexgc(3y)14.68%
ROICexgc(5y)14.71%
ROCE(3y)13.25%
ROCE(5y)13.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.27%
OM growth 3Y2.78%
OM growth 5Y1.78%
PM growth 3Y5.74%
PM growth 5Y4.34%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.2 |
F-Score8
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)131.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.32%
Profit Quality(3y)146.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.02%
EPS 3Y14.57%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%15.68%
EPS Next Y2.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.53%
Sales Q2Q%0.74%
Revenue Next Year9.14%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.14%
EBIT growth 3Y4.74%
EBIT growth 5Y5.37%
EBIT Next Year45.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-0.8%
OCF growth 1Y-42.9%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y3.45%
PLEXUS CORP / PLXS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PLXS.
What is the valuation status of PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PLEXUS CORP (PLXS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PLEXUS CORP?
PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PLXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) is expected to grow by 2.4% in the next year.