SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SLP • US8292141053
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This SLP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SLP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SLP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SLP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SLP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SLP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SLP's Return On Assets of -46.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SLP is outperformed by 68.57% of its industry peers.
- SLP has a Return On Equity (-50.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.45%, SLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.61%. This is below the industry average of 7.34%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.61%) for SLP is below the current ROIC(4.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -46.61% | ||
| ROE | -50.54% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
ROA(3y)-12.88%
ROA(5y)-5.32%
ROE(3y)-13.51%
ROE(5y)-5.53%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)4.56%
1.3 Margins
- SLP has a better Operating Margin (9.00%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SLP has declined.
- The Gross Margin of SLP (59.60%) 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 | 9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.6% |
OM growth 3Y-33.32%
OM growth 5Y-21.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.94%
GM growth 5Y-4.73%
2. SLP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SLP is destroying value.
- SLP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SLP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- 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 15.47 indicates that SLP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.47, SLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.62 indicates that SLP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.62, SLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLP has a Quick Ratio of 5.62. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.62, SLP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.62 |
3. SLP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 128.57% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.07% on average over the past years.
- SLP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.09%.
- Measured over the past years, SLP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)128.57%
EPS 3Y-1.12%
EPS 5Y1.07%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.09%
Revenue growth 3Y13.67%
Revenue growth 5Y13.74%
Sales Q2Q%8.28%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-5.97%
EPS Next 2Y-1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
EPS Next 5Y22.12%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.38%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. SLP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.30, which indicates a correct valuation of SLP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say SLP is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.36, SLP is valued on the expensive side.
- 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say SLP is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SLP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- SLP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLP is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.26
EPS Next 2Y-1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
5. SLP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, SLP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of SLP has falen by -33.47%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.59, SLP pays a better dividend. On top of this SLP pays more dividend than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SLP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- SLP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
SLP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.04
+0.05 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Technology
Earnings (Last)04-09 2026-04-09/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners86.75%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners17.33%
Ins Owner Change0.69%
Market Cap262.76M
Revenue(TTM)79.18M
Net Income(TTM)-64.25M
Analysts76.36
Price Target25.25 (93.63%)
Short Float %7.54%
Short Ratio4.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-77.15%
Max EPS beat(2)40.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)71.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-77.15%
Max EPS beat(4)321.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)23.48%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)8.75%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)5.82%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.57%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.36 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY6.13%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY7.58%
OCF(TTM)1.17
OCFY8.99%
SpS3.9
BVpS6.31
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.26
Graham Number10.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -46.61% | ||
| ROE | -50.54% | ||
| ROCE | 5.55% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.44% | ||
| OM | 9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.6% | ||
| FCFM | 25.32% |
ROA(3y)-12.88%
ROA(5y)-5.32%
ROE(3y)-13.51%
ROE(5y)-5.53%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)4.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.84%
ROICexc(5y)12.7%
ROICexgc(3y)60.47%
ROICexgc(5y)79.01%
ROCE(3y)4.51%
ROCE(5y)5.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.33%
OM growth 3Y-33.32%
OM growth 5Y-21.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.94%
GM growth 5Y-4.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 164.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.47 |
F-Score6
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)77.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)6%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)128.57%
EPS 3Y-1.12%
EPS 5Y1.07%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y-5.97%
EPS Next 2Y-1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.05%
EPS Next 5Y22.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.09%
Revenue growth 3Y13.67%
Revenue growth 5Y13.74%
Sales Q2Q%8.28%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.38%
EBIT growth 1Y33.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.96%
EBIT Next Year143.82%
EBIT Next 3Y43.31%
EBIT Next 5Y28.01%
FCF growth 1Y53.44%
FCF growth 3Y1.12%
FCF growth 5Y11.57%
OCF growth 1Y36.52%
OCF growth 3Y0.42%
OCF growth 5Y10.69%
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC / SLP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SLP.
Can you provide the valuation status for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC?
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is 16.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.07.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is expected to decline by -5.97% in the next year.