SOCKET MOBILE INC (SCKT)
US83368E2000 - Common Stock
Overall SCKT gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated SCKT against 31 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. SCKT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SCKT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCKT has reported negative net income.
In the past year SCKT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years SCKT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
SCKT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCKT has a Return On Assets of -4.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCKT underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SCKT (-7.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.94% | ||
| ROE | -7.62% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)-1.68%
ROE(3y)4.28%
ROE(5y)-2.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.77%, SCKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCKT has remained more or less at the same level.
SCKT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 50.77% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SCKT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SCKT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCKT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCKT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SCKT has an Altman-Z score of -1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that SCKT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SCKT has a worse Altman-Z score (-1.42) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that SCKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCKT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCKT outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.42 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.85%
2.3 Liquidity
SCKT has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that SCKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, SCKT is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that SCKT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SCKT (0.70) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.89% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.92% in the past year.
SCKT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y0.7%
Sales Q2Q%20.71%
3.2 Future
SCKT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.19% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.46%
EPS Next 2Y48.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.41%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SCKT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCKT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCKT is on the same level as its industry peers.
SCKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCKT's earnings are expected to grow with 48.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y48.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SCKT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
SOCKET MOBILE INC
NASDAQ:SCKT (1/2/2025, 5:48:31 PM)
1.32
-0.01 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.59%
Inst Owner Change-4.32%
Ins Owners30.12%
Ins Owner Change5.49%
Market Cap10.05M
Analysts82.86
Price Target1.27 (-3.79%)
Short Float %0.28%
Short Ratio0.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-162.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-267.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-56.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-267.65%
Max EPS beat(4)230.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-154.26%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-145.74%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.96%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.99%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 74.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | 0.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY3.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.02
OCFY1.34%
SpS2.41
BVpS2.36
TBVpS2.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.94% | ||
| ROE | -7.62% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 50.77% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)-1.68%
ROE(3y)4.28%
ROE(5y)-2.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.42 |
F-Score7
WACC11.85%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)159.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y25.46%
EPS Next 2Y48.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y0.7%
Sales Q2Q%20.71%
Revenue Next Year5.41%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-922%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-85.58%
OCF growth 3Y-60.7%
OCF growth 5Y-42.16%