SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SLP - US8292141053 - Common Stock
16.32 USD
-0.01 (-0.06%)
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. While SLP has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SLP shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SLP had positive earnings in the past year.
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 74.29% of its industry peers.
SLP has a Return On Equity (-51.05%) which is in line with 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 better Operating Margin (5.82%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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
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.
SLP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 19.36 indicates that SLP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SLP has a better Altman-Z score (19.36) 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 | 19.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC10.7%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 5.11 indicates that SLP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SLP has a Quick ratio of 5.11. This is amongst the best in 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
SLP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.30%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 20.01% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
SLP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.56% yearly.
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 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.11, the valuation of SLP can be described as expensive.
SLP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SLP is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say SLP is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.15, SLP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SLP is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. SLP is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)60.76
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 4.64. 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
The earnings of SLP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SLP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of SLP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-1.9%
EPS Next 2Y-8.92%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
NASDAQ:SLP (11/19/2025, 2:57:50 PM)
16.32
-0.01 (-0.06%)
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 Cap328.52M
Revenue(TTM)80.38M
Net Income(TTM)-63.19M
Analysts80
Price Target23.46 (43.75%)
Short Float %7.07%
Short Ratio2.24
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 | 25.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.15 | ||
| P/S | 4.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | 6.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY2.49%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY3.21%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY4.32%
SpS3.99
BVpS6.15
TBVpS2.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)60.76
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 | 19.36 |
F-Score4
WACC10.7%
ROIC/WACC0.29
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 25.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.65.
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%.