157.72 USD
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157.72 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PLXS. PLXS was compared to 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
In the past year PLXS was profitable.
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 74.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.89%, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLXS outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLXS is above the industry average of 8.82%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 4.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLXS outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
PLXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PLXS's Operating Margin of 5.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
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 79.84% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLXS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PLXS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PLXS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PLXS has an Altman-Z score of 4.24. This indicates that PLXS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PLXS's Altman-Z score of 4.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 62.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLXS is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PLXS, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.89, PLXS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that PLXS is not too dependend on debt financing.
PLXS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC9.44%
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 72.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that PLXS may have some problems paying 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 88.71% 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.
PLXS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.79% yearly.
PLXS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.82%.
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 21.23.
PLXS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 78.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. PLXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.73 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PLXS.
PLXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say PLXS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLXS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
PLXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLXS is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.23 |
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.
PLXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.84
PEG (5Y)1.66
EPS Next 2Y6.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLXS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
157.72
+2.7 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change-3.07%
Market Cap4.22B
Revenue(TTM)4.03B
Net Income(TTM)172.88M
Analysts75.38
Price Target162.18 (2.83%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio5.34
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)2.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.23 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY4.71%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY5.9%
SpS150.65
BVpS54.34
TBVpS54.34
PEG (NY)8.84
PEG (5Y)1.66
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 | 4.24 |
F-Score8
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for PLEXUS CORP?
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.
How financially healthy is PLEXUS CORP?
The financial health rating of PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) is 6 / 10.