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SHYFT GROUP INC/THE (SHYF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SHYF - Nasdaq - US8256981031 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

7.3  +0.09 (+1.25%)

After market: 7.3 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

SHYF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. SHYF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SHYF is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SHYF was profitable.
In the past year SHYF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SHYF 4 years were profitable.
SHYF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SHYF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSHYF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

SHYF has a Return On Assets of -0.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SHYF underperforms 69.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.13%, SHYF is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.77%, SHYF is not doing good in the industry: 71.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SHYF is significantly below the industry average of 10.74%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.49%
ROE -1.13%
ROIC 0.77%
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)11.46%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)9.27%
SHYF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSHYF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

SHYF has a worse Operating Margin (0.52%) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
SHYF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SHYF's Gross Margin of 19.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SHYF is outperformed by 72.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SHYF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.99%
OM growth 3Y-60.5%
OM growth 5Y-39.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y5.27%
SHYF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSHYF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SHYF is destroying value.
SHYF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SHYF has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SHYF is higher compared to a year ago.
SHYF Yearly Shares OutstandingSHYF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SHYF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSHYF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that SHYF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.49, SHYF is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SHYF has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.08. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SHYF would need 8.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SHYF's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SHYF outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that SHYF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SHYF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SHYF outperforms 42.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 8.08
Altman-Z 2.49
ROIC/WACC0.08
WACC10.13%
SHYF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHYF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that SHYF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SHYF has a worse Current ratio (1.63) than 67.97% of its industry peers.
SHYF has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that SHYF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SHYF has a worse Quick ratio (1.03) than 64.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 1.03
SHYF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSHYF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SHYF have decreased strongly by -15.09% in the last year.
SHYF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.93% yearly.
SHYF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.86%.
SHYF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.09%
EPS 3Y-39.97%
EPS 5Y-14.93%
EPS Q2Q%600%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%-0.45%

3.2 Future

SHYF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 65.54% yearly.
SHYF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.8%
EPS Next 2Y65.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.38%
Revenue Next 2Y10.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
SHYF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHYF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SHYF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHYF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.22, SHYF is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SHYF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SHYF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.64), we can say SHYF is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.18, which indicates a very decent valuation of SHYF.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SHYF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.44, SHYF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 9.18
SHYF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSHYF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SHYF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SHYF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SHYF is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.55
EV/EBITDA 13.61
SHYF Per share dataSHYF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SHYF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SHYF's earnings are expected to grow with 65.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SHYF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of SHYF dropped by -39.82% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
SHYF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. SHYF pays more dividend than 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
SHYF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SHYF grows each year by 14.80%, which is quite nice.
SHYF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SHYF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
SHYF Yearly Dividends per shareSHYF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

SHYF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of SHYF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-249.59%
EPS Next 2Y65.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SHYF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSHYF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

SHYFT GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:SHYF (4/23/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 7.3 0 (0%)

7.3

+0.09 (+1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners86.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners2.52%
Ins Owner Change18.18%
Market Cap254.99M
Analysts77.78
Price Target15.81 (116.58%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP-249.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date02-27 2025-02-27 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Max EPS beat(2)5.8%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.74%
Max EPS beat(4)77.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)68.73%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)52.21%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)41.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.39%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.04%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-180%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 9.18
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 15.55
P/OCF 8.48
P/B 1.03
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 13.61
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY10.9%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY6.43%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY11.79%
SpS22.51
BVpS7.11
TBVpS3.58
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.49%
ROE -1.13%
ROCE 1.06%
ROIC 0.77%
ROICexc 0.8%
ROICexgc 1.14%
OM 0.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.99%
FCFM 2.09%
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)11.46%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)9.27%
ROICexc(3y)3.97%
ROICexc(5y)10.12%
ROICexgc(3y)5.34%
ROICexgc(5y)15.78%
ROCE(3y)5.18%
ROCE(5y)12.17%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-68.46%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-43.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-67.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y-43.14%
OM growth 3Y-60.5%
OM growth 5Y-39.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y5.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 8.08
Debt/EBITDA 5.43
Cap/Depr 67.46%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 0.51
Cash Conversion 123.39%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 2.49
F-Score5
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.08
Cap/Depr(3y)109.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.09%
EPS 3Y-39.97%
EPS 5Y-14.93%
EPS Q2Q%600%
EPS Next Y76.8%
EPS Next 2Y65.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%-0.45%
Revenue Next Year11.38%
Revenue Next 2Y10.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-39.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-63.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.76%
EBIT Next Year376.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-53.83%
FCF growth 3Y-31.5%
FCF growth 5Y-7.45%
OCF growth 1Y-46.56%
OCF growth 3Y-25.95%
OCF growth 5Y-2.54%