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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SLP. SLP was compared to 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 is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
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.
- Of the past 5 years SLP 4 years were profitable.
- SLP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SLP has a worse Return On Assets (-46.61%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -50.54%, SLP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SLP (4.45%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SLP is below the industry average of 6.63%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.45%) for SLP is above the 3 year average (3.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 82.86% of its industry peers.
- SLP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SLP has a Gross Margin (59.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SLP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 24.23. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SLP's Altman-Z score of 24.23 is amongst the best of the industry. SLP outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 24.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- SLP has a Current Ratio of 5.62. This indicates that SLP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SLP's Current ratio of 5.62 is amongst the best of the industry. SLP outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.62 indicates that SLP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.62, SLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.00% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.07% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, SLP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last year.
- SLP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y-1.12%
EPS 5Y1.07%
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y13.67%
Revenue growth 5Y13.74%
Sales Q2Q%-2.66%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.12% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SLP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.34%
EPS Next 2Y29.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
EPS Next 5Y22.12%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.39%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SLP.
- SLP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SLP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- SLP is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.42, SLP is valued on the expensive side.
- 77.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. SLP is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SLP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SLP's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)32.53
EPS Next 2Y29.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
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 0.54. 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- SLP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y29.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
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.
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.
How profitable is SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) stock?
The financial health rating of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SLP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SIMULATIONS PLUS INC (SLP) is expected to grow by 32.34% in the next year.