SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SLP - US8292141053 - Common Stock
15.35 USD
-0.7 (-4.36%)
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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SLP is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
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.
In the past 5 years SLP has always been profitable.
SLP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SLP's Return On Assets of -47.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLP is outperformed by 77.14% of its industry peers.
SLP has a Return On Equity (-51.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SLP has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.12%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SLP is below the industry average of 6.80%.
| 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SLP has declined.
The Operating Margin of SLP (5.82%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLP has declined.
SLP has a Gross Margin of 53.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SLP outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SLP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SLP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SLP has more shares outstanding
SLP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 19.05 indicates that SLP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SLP has a Altman-Z score of 19.05. This is amongst the best in 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 | 19.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC9.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.11 indicates that SLP has no problem at all paying 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.
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 has a better Quick ratio (5.11) than 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.
SLP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
SLP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-567.9%
EPS Next 2Y-7.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.89%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SLP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLP is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SLP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.39, the valuation of SLP can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.18. SLP is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SLP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SLP is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)57.15
EPS Next 2Y-7.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
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 4.96. 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 2.34.
| 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.
The dividend of SLP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y-7.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
NASDAQ:SLP (10/21/2025, 2:26:13 PM)
15.35
-0.7 (-4.36%)
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-0.16%
Ins Owners17.37%
Ins Owner Change-1.85%
Market Cap309.00M
Analysts80
Price Target25.84 (68.34%)
Short Float %9.99%
Short Ratio3.02
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-179.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-842.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.5 | ||
| P/tB | 6.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY2.75%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY4.6%
SpS3.99
BVpS6.15
TBVpS2.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)57.15
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-24.94%
ROICexcg 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 | 19.05 |
F-Score4
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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-567.9%
EPS Next 2Y-7.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.01%
Revenue growth 3Y14.64%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
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%