PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PLXS • US7291321005
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This PLXS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PLXS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PLXS was profitable.
- In the past year PLXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PLXS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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 5.55%, PLXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.94%, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.40%, PLXS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLXS is above the industry average of 8.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.55% | ||
| ROE | 11.94% | ||
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.28%, PLXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLXS has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.09%, PLXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- PLXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 9.98%, PLXS is not doing good in the industry: 79.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PLXS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.28% | ||
| GM | 9.98% |
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. PLXS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLXS is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PLXS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- PLXS has less shares outstanding than it did 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 4.71. This indicates that PLXS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.71, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PLXS is 2.07, which is a good value as it means it would take PLXS, 2.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.07, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.61% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 54.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC9.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- PLXS has a Current Ratio of 1.59. 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 (1.59) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- PLXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that PLXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PLXS (0.75) is worse than 88.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. PLXS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PLXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.33%, 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 4.36% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.33%
EPS 3Y14.57%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%2.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.53%
Sales Q2Q%9.6%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PLXS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y8.59%
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. PLXS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.72, the valuation of PLXS can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLXS is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PLXS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLXS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLXS is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PLXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PLXS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of PLXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
5. PLXS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for PLXS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
PLXS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
207.35
+0.13 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners103.25%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners1.4%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap5.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.13B
Net Income(TTM)176.80M
Analysts75.38
Price Target204.82 (-1.22%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio3.07
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(2)12.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(4)12.28%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.74%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)26.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19 |
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)8.8
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)2.85
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)6.73
OCFY3.24%
SpS154.04
BVpS55.28
TBVpS55.28
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)2.17
Graham Number96.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.55% | ||
| ROE | 11.94% | ||
| ROCE | 12.79% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.43% | ||
| OM | 5.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.28% | ||
| GM | 9.98% | ||
| FCFM | 1.85% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 43.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.71 |
F-Score9
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)33.33%
EPS 3Y14.57%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%2.89%
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.53%
Sales Q2Q%9.6%
Revenue Next Year12.41%
Revenue Next 2Y10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y8.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.03%
EBIT growth 3Y4.74%
EBIT growth 5Y5.37%
EBIT Next Year49.97%
EBIT Next 3Y18.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-0.8%
OCF growth 1Y-14.82%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y3.45%
PLEXUS CORP / PLXS Fundamental Analysis 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 3 / 10 to PLEXUS CORP (PLXS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of PLXS stock?
PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PLXS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) is 27.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.75.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PLXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLEXUS CORP (PLXS) is expected to grow by 5.71% in the next year.