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SP PLUS CORP (SP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SP - US78469C1036 - Common Stock

53.99 USD
+0.02 (+0.04%)
Last: 5/15/2024, 8:09:40 PM
53.99 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 5/15/2024, 8:09:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SP was compared to 82 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SP had positive earnings in the past year.
SP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SP 4 years were profitable.
SP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of 2.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SP outperforms 63.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.63%, SP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
SP has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: SP outperforms 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 10.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.70%) for SP is above the 3 year average (7.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

With a Profit Margin value of 1.68%, SP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SP's Operating Margin of 5.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SP outperforms 51.19% of its industry peers.
SP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SP has a Gross Margin of 14.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SP underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SP has grown nicely.
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

SP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SP has less shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that SP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SP (2.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 of 8.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SP outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that SP has dependencies on debt financing.
SP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: SP underperforms 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

SP has a Current 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.
SP's Current ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SP is outperformed by 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SP has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 86.90% of its industry peers.
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.
SP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.04%.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
SP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, SP is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.34, which indicates a correct valuation of SP.
SP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SP is cheaper than 77.38% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SP to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say SP is valued rather cheaply.
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

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SP is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
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

No dividends for SP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)30.30M
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
Graham NumberN/A
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y72.93%
ROICexgc 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%

SP PLUS CORP / SP FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SP PLUS CORP (SP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SP.


What is the valuation status of SP PLUS CORP (SP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SP PLUS CORP (SP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SP PLUS CORP?

SP PLUS CORP (SP) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SP PLUS CORP (SP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SP PLUS CORP (SP) is 19.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.1.


Can you provide the financial health for SP stock?

The financial health rating of SP PLUS CORP (SP) is 3 / 10.