SPLUNK INC (SPLK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SPLK - Nasdaq - US8486371045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SPLK. SPLK was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. SPLK has an average financial health and profitability rating. SPLK is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SPLK was profitable.
SPLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SPLK had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: SPLK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.94%, SPLK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SPLK (35.62%) is better than 95.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SPLK (5.74%) is better than 81.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.94% | ||
| ROE | 35.62% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% |
ROA(3y)-7.85%
ROA(5y)-9.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SPLK has a better Profit Margin (6.26%) than 79.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.34%, SPLK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of SPLK (79.80%) is better than 81.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPLK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.26% | ||
| GM | 79.8% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPLK is destroying value.
SPLK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SPLK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SPLK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SPLK has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that SPLK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.98, SPLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SPLK has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.15. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SPLK would need 3.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.15, SPLK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.20 is on the high side and indicates that SPLK has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.20, SPLK is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.33%
2.3 Liquidity
SPLK has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that SPLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.62, SPLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.93% of the companies in the same industry.
SPLK has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that SPLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPLK's Quick ratio of 1.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPLK outperforms 50.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 105.68% over the past year.
SPLK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.69% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SPLK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.38% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SPLK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y32.69%
EPS Q2Q%48.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.38%
Revenue growth 3Y23.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%18.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SPLK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.2%
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
EPS Next 5Y16.06%
Revenue Next Year15.29%
Revenue Next 2Y14.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14%
Revenue Next 5Y16%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SPLK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.90.
SPLK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPLK is cheaper than 79.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.98, SPLK is valued at the same level.
SPLK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.47.
SPLK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPLK is cheaper than 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, SPLK is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SPLK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPLK is cheaper than 66.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SPLK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SPLK is cheaper than 81.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 76.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SPLK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SPLK's earnings are expected to grow with 23.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.56
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SPLK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
156.9
+0.39 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.43%
Inst Owner Change6699.09%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap26.44B
Analysts66.32
Price Target153.96 (-1.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.29%
Min EPS beat(2)30.73%
Max EPS beat(2)51.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)93.63%
Min EPS beat(4)30.73%
Max EPS beat(4)236.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)107.12%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)109.14%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)118.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.06%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.06%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.3%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.84%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.47 | ||
| P/S | 6.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.22 | ||
| P/B | 35.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 76.39 |
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)5.71
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)5.85
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY3.81%
SpS25.02
BVpS4.4
TBVpS-4.41
PEG (NY)5.56
PEG (5Y)0.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.94% | ||
| ROE | 35.62% | ||
| ROCE | 6.47% | ||
| ROIC | 5.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.93% | ||
| OM | 6.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.26% | ||
| GM | 79.8% | ||
| FCFM | 23.38% |
ROA(3y)-7.85%
ROA(5y)-9.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 283.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 373.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
F-Score8
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)22.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y32.69%
EPS Q2Q%48.04%
EPS Next Y5.2%
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
EPS Next 5Y16.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.38%
Revenue growth 3Y23.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%18.79%
Revenue Next Year15.29%
Revenue Next 2Y14.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14%
Revenue Next 5Y16%
EBIT growth 1Y213.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.76%
EBIT Next 3Y18.62%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y130.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y29.25%
OCF growth 1Y124.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.74%