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SP PLUS CORP (SP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SP - US78469C1036 - Common Stock

53.99 USD
+0.02 (+0.04%)
Last: 5/15/2024, 8:09:40 PM
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After Hours: 5/15/2024, 8:09:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SP. SP was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SP while its profitability can be described as average. SP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SP had a positive cash flow from operations.
SP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSP 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 0 50M -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

SP has a better Return On Assets (2.65%) than 63.10% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.63%, SP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
SP has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.70%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
SP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.88%. This is below the industry average of 10.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.88%) for SP is below the current ROIC(8.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.65%
ROE 11.63%
ROIC 8.7%
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)15.55%
ROE(5y)-6.94%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)6.28%
SP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

SP's Profit Margin of 1.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SP has declined.
SP has a Operating Margin (5.43%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SP has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 14.26%, SP is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.43%
PM (TTM) 1.68%
GM 14.26%
OM growth 3Y40.67%
OM growth 5Y-1.13%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.59%
GM growth 3Y6.65%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
SP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SP is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for SP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SP Yearly Shares OutstandingSP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
SP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

SP has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. This is not the best score and indicates that SP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SP's Altman-Z score of 2.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SP outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SP is 8.26, which is on the high side as it means it would take SP, 8.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SP has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.27) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 8.26
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.49%
SP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SP has a Current ratio of 0.65. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SP underperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
SP has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that SP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, SP is doing worse than 86.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
SP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.09%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.37% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 11.04% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.09%
EPS 3Y66.11%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.04%
Revenue growth 3Y17.92%
Revenue growth 5Y3.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.78%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.32% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.1%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
SP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.42, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SP.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.34, the valuation of SP can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SP is cheaper than 77.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. SP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.42
Fwd PE 13.34
SP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SP is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.21
EV/EBITDA 10.38
SP Per share dataSP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SP's earnings are expected to grow with 21.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)5.76
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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SP PLUS CORP

NASDAQ:SP (5/15/2024, 8:09:40 PM)

After market: 53.99 0 (0%)

53.99

+0.02 (+0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)05-01 2024-05-01/amc
Earnings (Next)07-31 2024-07-31/amc
Inst Owners8.01%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.72%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.07B
Analysts42
Price Target65.28 (20.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.47%
Max EPS beat(4)10.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)399.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)35.21%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)58.57%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)63.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.42
Fwd PE 13.34
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 25.21
P/OCF 17.05
P/B 4.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.38
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY7.5%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY3.97%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY5.87%
SpS91.36
BVpS13.16
TBVpS-17.2
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)5.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.65%
ROE 11.63%
ROCE 12.04%
ROIC 8.7%
ROICexc 8.9%
ROICexgc 35.96%
OM 5.43%
PM (TTM) 1.68%
GM 14.26%
FCFM 2.34%
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)15.55%
ROE(5y)-6.94%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)6.28%
ROICexc(3y)8.04%
ROICexc(5y)6.41%
ROICexgc(3y)35.7%
ROICexgc(5y)26.6%
ROCE(3y)10.9%
ROCE(5y)8.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y72.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-37.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y66.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.52%
OM growth 3Y40.67%
OM growth 5Y-1.13%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.59%
GM growth 3Y6.65%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 8.26
Debt/EBITDA 2.46
Cap/Depr 55.31%
Cap/Sales 1.12%
Interest Coverage 3.51
Cash Conversion 46.44%
Profit Quality 139.93%
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 2.61
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)59.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.06%
Profit Quality(3y)134.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.09%
EPS 3Y66.11%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
EPS Next Y25.1%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.04%
Revenue growth 3Y17.92%
Revenue growth 5Y3.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.78%
Revenue Next Year5.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.96%
EBIT growth 3Y65.88%
EBIT growth 5Y2.77%
EBIT Next Year48.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40.78%
FCF growth 3Y5.61%
FCF growth 5Y-10.8%
OCF growth 1Y-22.4%
OCF growth 3Y11.55%
OCF growth 5Y-4.68%