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USA - NYSE:SOR - US8361443034

45 USD
-0.11 (-0.24%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SOR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 101 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While SOR has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SOR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SOR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SOR 4 years were profitable.
SOR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SOR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSOR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

SOR's Return On Assets of 10.29% is amongst the best of the industry. SOR outperforms 91.09% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.92%, SOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.40% of the companies in the same industry.
SOR has a Return On Invested Capital (3.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SOR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.18%. This is below the industry average of 7.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.75%) for SOR is above the 3 year average (3.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.29%
ROE 10.92%
ROIC 3.75%
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)5.94%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)2.5%
SOR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSOR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SOR (195.00%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOR has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 84.65%, SOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.20%, SOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 84.65%
PM (TTM) 195%
GM 85.2%
OM growth 3Y5.31%
OM growth 5Y5.07%
PM growth 3Y-18.82%
PM growth 5Y-22.88%
GM growth 3Y5.08%
GM growth 5Y3.92%
SOR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSOR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SOR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SOR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for SOR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SOR Yearly Shares OutstandingSOR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
SOR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSOR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.43 indicates that SOR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SOR's Altman-Z score of 10.43 is amongst the best of the industry. SOR outperforms 93.07% of its industry peers.
SOR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 10.43
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
SOR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSOR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that SOR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOR's Current ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOR is outperformed by 71.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that SOR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.19, SOR is not doing good in the industry: 71.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
SOR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSOR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SOR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.81%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.33% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SOR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.81%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y-9.33%
EPS Q2Q%-46.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y20.67%
Revenue growth 5Y16.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SOR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.47, which indicates a very decent valuation of SOR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SOR is cheaper than 77.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SOR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.47
Fwd PE N/A
SOR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSOR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.5
EV/EBITDA N/A
SOR Per share dataSOR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SOR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SOR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.45%, which is a nice return.
SOR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.86. SOR pays more dividend than 98.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SOR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.45%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SOR grows each year by 38.62%, which is quite nice.
SOR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SOR has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
SOR Yearly Dividends per shareSOR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

107.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SOR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SOR's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP107.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SOR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSOR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
SOR Dividend Payout.SOR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SOR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SOURCE CAPITAL

NYSE:SOR (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

45

-0.11 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)09-04 2025-09-04
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05
Inst Owners58.11%
Inst Owner Change37.33%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap370.35M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.45%
Yearly Dividend5.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.62%
DP107.69%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.2083)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.47
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 18.52
P/FCF 9.5
P/OCF 9.5
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.75
EY10.56%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)4.74
FCFY10.53%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY10.53%
SpS2.43
BVpS43.38
TBVpS43.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.29%
ROE 10.92%
ROCE 4.75%
ROIC 3.75%
ROICexc 3.75%
ROICexgc 3.75%
OM 84.65%
PM (TTM) 195%
GM 85.2%
FCFM 195%
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)5.94%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)2.5%
ROICexc(3y)3.19%
ROICexc(5y)2.5%
ROICexgc(3y)3.19%
ROICexgc(5y)2.5%
ROCE(3y)4.03%
ROCE(5y)3.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.1%
OM growth 3Y5.31%
OM growth 5Y5.07%
PM growth 3Y-18.82%
PM growth 5Y-22.88%
GM growth 3Y5.08%
GM growth 5Y3.92%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100%
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
Altman-Z 10.43
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.81%
EPS 3Y-1.38%
EPS 5Y-9.33%
EPS Q2Q%-46.08%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y20.67%
Revenue growth 5Y16.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.57%
EBIT growth 3Y27.08%
EBIT growth 5Y22.75%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.78%
FCF growth 3Y-2.04%
FCF growth 5Y-9.91%
OCF growth 1Y-27.78%
OCF growth 3Y-2.04%
OCF growth 5Y-9.91%