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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. PLXS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PLXS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLXS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PLXS has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years PLXS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.51%, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.40%, PLXS belongs to the top 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 9.00%.
| 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.13%, 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.
PLXS has a worse Gross Margin (10.08%) than 79.84% of its industry peers.
PLXS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
PLXS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLXS has less shares outstanding
PLXS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PLXS has an Altman-Z score of 4.13. This indicates that PLXS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PLXS has a Altman-Z score of 4.13. This is in the better half of the industry: PLXS outperforms 62.90% of its industry peers.
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 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.
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 | 4.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC9.16%
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 71.77% 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.02% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.53% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.75% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.78, PLXS is valued on the expensive side.
81.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say PLXS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.32, PLXS is valued on the expensive side.
72.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLXS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
73.39% 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 | 25.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
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)8.24
PEG (5Y)1.55
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 | 0% |
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-2.58 (-1.72%)
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 Cap3.94B
Revenue(TTM)4.03B
Net Income(TTM)172.88M
Analysts78.46
Price Target162.18 (10.33%)
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)2.85%
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 | 19.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY5.05%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY6.33%
SpS150.65
BVpS54.34
TBVpS54.34
PEG (NY)8.24
PEG (5Y)1.55
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 | 4.13 |
F-Score8
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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.