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PLXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. PLXS scores excellent on profitability, but 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
PLXS has a Return On Assets of 5.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLXS outperforms 72.80% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PLXS (11.89%) is better than 78.40% of its industry peers.
PLXS has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLXS outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
PLXS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.81%. This is above the industry average of 9.26%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of PLXS (4.29%) is better than 64.00% 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 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PLXS's Gross Margin of 10.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS is outperformed by 81.60% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLXS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLXS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PLXS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLXS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PLXS has an Altman-Z score of 4.32. This indicates that PLXS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.32, PLXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.80% 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.
PLXS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLXS outperforms 82.40% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, PLXS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC9.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that PLXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PLXS (1.58) is worse than 72.00% 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.
PLXS's Quick ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS is outperformed by 89.60% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, PLXS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PLXS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.53% on average per year.
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.
PLXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.07% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PLXS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.52.
77.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. PLXS is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.02, PLXS is valued on the expensive side.
PLXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 66.40% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLXS is cheaper than 72.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
68.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PLXS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of PLXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.96
PEG (5Y)1.68
EPS Next 2Y6.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLXS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
159.91
-6.98 (-4.18%)
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 Cap4.28B
Revenue(TTM)4.03B
Net Income(TTM)172.88M
Analysts78.46
Price Target162.18 (1.42%)
Short Float %3.56%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | 2.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY5.82%
SpS150.65
BVpS54.34
TBVpS54.34
PEG (NY)8.96
PEG (5Y)1.68
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 | 4.32 |
F-Score8
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Year46.83%
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.