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 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
In the past year PLXS was profitable.
In the past year PLXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLXS has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years PLXS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PLXS's Return On Assets of 5.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
PLXS has a Return On Equity of 11.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLXS outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
PLXS has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLXS outperforms 88.71% 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 9.00%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of PLXS (4.29%) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLXS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of PLXS (5.13%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLXS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 10.08%, PLXS is doing worse than 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PLXS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLXS has an Altman-Z score of 4.21. 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 4.21, PLXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
PLXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS outperforms 56.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
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.
PLXS's Current ratio of 1.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLXS is outperformed by 71.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that PLXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.77, PLXS is not doing good in the industry: 88.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PLXS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.82%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.75% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.23, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLXS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PLXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say PLXS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.73, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLXS.
72.58% 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 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| 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 the industry average as 76.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.98 |
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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change-3.07%
Market Cap4.22B
Revenue(TTM)4.03B
Net Income(TTM)172.88M
Analysts78.46
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)2.85%
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%
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 | 13.98 |
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 | 4.21 |
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.