SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SLP - US8292141053 - Common Stock
17.31 USD
+0.09 (+0.52%)
17.31 USD
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Taking everything into account, SLP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SLP was compared to 35 industry peers in the Health Care Technology industry. SLP has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SLP is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SLP had positive earnings in the past year.
SLP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SLP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SLP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SLP has a Return On Assets of -47.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SLP underperforms 74.29% 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of SLP (3.12%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.82%, SLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLP has declined.
SLP's Gross Margin of 53.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SLP outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SLP has declined.
| 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
An Altman-Z score of 20.49 indicates that SLP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SLP has a better Altman-Z score (20.49) than 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 | 20.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC10.33%
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 better Current ratio (5.11) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
SLP has a Quick Ratio of 5.11. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SLP's Quick ratio of 5.11 is amongst the best of the industry. SLP outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SLP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.01%.
Measured over the past years, SLP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.56% on average per year.
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
SLP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.41% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SLP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-764.23%
EPS Next 2Y-8.92%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue Next Year10.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.38%
Revenue Next 5Y9.4%
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 accelerating.
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
SLP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.63.
SLP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLP is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. SLP is around the same levels.
SLP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.58.
SLP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say SLP is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)64.44
EPS Next 2Y-8.92%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, SLP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
SLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.61. SLP pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, SLP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| 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
SLP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
SLP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y-8.92%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
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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-6.46%
Ins Owners17.37%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap348.45M
Revenue(TTM)80.38M
Net Income(TTM)-63.19M
Analysts80
Price Target23.46 (35.53%)
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)16.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1153.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.58 | ||
| P/S | 4.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 6.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY2.35%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY3.03%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY4.08%
SpS3.99
BVpS6.15
TBVpS2.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)64.44
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 | 20.49 |
F-Score4
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.3
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-764.23%
EPS Next 2Y-8.92%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.01%
Revenue growth 3Y14.64%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year10.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.38%
Revenue Next 5Y9.4%
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 26.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.
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%.