SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SLP - US8292141053 - Common Stock
17 USD
+0.06 (+0.35%)
SLP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Health Care Technology industry. SLP is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SLP is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SLP was profitable.
In the past year SLP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SLP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SLP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SLP (-47.03%) is worse than 77.14% of its industry peers.
SLP has a Return On Equity of -51.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLP outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.12%, SLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLP is below the industry average of 6.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -47.03% | ||
| ROE | -51.05% | ||
| ROIC | 3.12% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.6%
ROE(3y)6.11%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)4.57%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
1.3 Margins
SLP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SLP has a Operating Margin of 5.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: SLP outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
SLP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SLP has a Gross Margin (53.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SLP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.75% |
OM growth 3Y-28.77%
OM growth 5Y-22.51%
PM growth 3Y-12.26%
PM growth 5Y-10.86%
GM growth 3Y-7.23%
GM growth 5Y-3.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SLP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SLP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SLP has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for SLP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
SLP has an Altman-Z score of 20.07. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SLP's Altman-Z score of 20.07 is amongst the best of the industry. SLP outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for SLP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 20.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC9.92%
2.3 Liquidity
SLP has a Current Ratio of 5.11. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SLP has a Current ratio of 5.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. SLP outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.11 indicates that SLP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.11, SLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.30% over the past year.
SLP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.41% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SLP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.01%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.3%
EPS 3Y2.13%
EPS 5Y0.41%
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.01%
Revenue growth 3Y14.64%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.41% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-608.71%
EPS Next 2Y-8.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.21%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue Next Year9.94%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.33%
Revenue Next 5Y9.89%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, the valuation of SLP can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLP is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say SLP is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.25, SLP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SLP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. SLP is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SLP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLP is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)63.29
EPS Next 2Y-8.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SLP has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
SLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.97. SLP pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SLP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SLP has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
SLP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SLP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SLP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
SLP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y-8.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.21%
NASDAQ:SLP (11/4/2025, 1:45:51 PM)
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+0.06 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Technology
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.07%
Inst Owner Change-3.7%
Ins Owners17.37%
Ins Owner Change-1.41%
Market Cap342.21M
Revenue(TTM)80.38M
Net Income(TTM)-63194000
Analysts80
Price Target23.46 (38%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP-1.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)160.9%
Min EPS beat(2)0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)321.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)55.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-90.66%
Max EPS beat(4)321.12%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)16.77%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)5.67%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)-9.21%
PT rev (3m)-9.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-907.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.76 | ||
| P/tB | 6.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY2.42%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY4.15%
SpS3.99
BVpS6.15
TBVpS2.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)63.29
Graham Number9.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -47.03% | ||
| ROE | -51.05% | ||
| ROCE | 3.77% | ||
| ROIC | 3.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.48% | ||
| OM | 5.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.75% | ||
| FCFM | 13.12% |
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.6%
ROE(3y)6.11%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)4.57%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
ROICexc(3y)12.97%
ROICexc(5y)16.03%
ROICexgc(3y)84.29%
ROICexgc(5y)97.41%
ROCE(3y)5.53%
ROCE(5y)6.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-47.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-36.7%
OM growth 3Y-28.77%
OM growth 5Y-22.51%
PM growth 3Y-12.26%
PM growth 5Y-10.86%
GM growth 3Y-7.23%
GM growth 5Y-3.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 20.07 |
F-Score4
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)99.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.35%
Profit Quality(3y)126.28%
Profit Quality(5y)123.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.3%
EPS 3Y2.13%
EPS 5Y0.41%
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y-608.71%
EPS Next 2Y-8.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.21%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.01%
Revenue growth 3Y14.64%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year9.94%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.33%
Revenue Next 5Y9.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.46%
EBIT Next Year145.07%
EBIT Next 3Y49.49%
EBIT Next 5Y49.82%
FCF growth 1Y-52.99%
FCF growth 3Y-14.87%
FCF growth 5Y-1.4%
OCF growth 1Y-46.86%
OCF growth 3Y-11.47%
OCF growth 5Y2.73%
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC / SLP FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SLP.
What is the valuation status for SLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is 26.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.76.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SLP stock?
The dividend rating of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1.9%.