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SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED (STEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:STEC - Nasdaq - US44951X1046 - ADR - Currency: USD

0.6454  -0.01 (-2.21%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STEC. STEC was compared to 223 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. STEC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. STEC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, STEC could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STEC was profitable.
In the past year STEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years STEC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years STEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
STEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of STEC (5.47%) is better than 73.39% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.68%, STEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.66%, STEC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.16% of the companies in the same industry.
STEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.88%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.88%) for STEC is well above the current ROIC(11.66%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 11.68%
ROIC 11.67%
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)21.62%
ROE(5y)20.36%
ROIC(3y)19.88%
ROIC(5y)19.31%
STEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

STEC has a worse Profit Margin (6.21%) than 67.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STEC has grown nicely.
STEC has a Operating Margin of 11.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: STEC underperforms 69.72% of its industry peers.
STEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of STEC (96.44%) is better than 95.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 6.21%
GM 96.44%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y6.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y11.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
STEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, STEC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
STEC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
STEC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
STEC Yearly Shares OutstandingSTEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
STEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

STEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that STEC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.84, STEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.18% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for STEC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 1.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
STEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

STEC has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that STEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STEC has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: STEC outperforms 61.93% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that STEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, STEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
STEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for STEC have decreased strongly by -44.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STEC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, STEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.71% in the last year.
STEC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.96%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y25.14%
EPS Q2Q%-62.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.68%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%

3.2 Future

STEC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.03% yearly.
STEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-45.01%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.44%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
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 decreasing.
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.
STEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
STEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.98 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STEC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STEC is valued cheaper than 99.08% of the companies in the same industry.
STEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
STEC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.94.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 92.74. STEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.98
Fwd PE 0.94
STEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

STEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STEC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.26
EV/EBITDA -2.65
STEC Per share dataSTEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of STEC may justify a higher PE ratio.
STEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED

NASDAQ:STEC (2/4/2025, 8:09:26 PM)

0.6454

-0.01 (-2.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)09-13 2024-09-13/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap18.07M
Analysts82.86
Price Target12.24 (1796.5%)
Short Float %3.15%
Short Ratio1.77
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)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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.98
Fwd PE 0.94
P/S 0.06
P/FCF 0.26
P/OCF 0.25
P/B 0.12
P/tB 0.17
EV/EBITDA -2.65
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY102.26%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY106.79%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY384.46%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY400.87%
SpS10.3
BVpS5.48
TBVpS3.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 11.68%
ROCE 17.23%
ROIC 11.67%
ROICexc 34.12%
ROICexgc 144.45%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 6.21%
GM 96.44%
FCFM 24.08%
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)21.62%
ROE(5y)20.36%
ROIC(3y)19.88%
ROIC(5y)19.31%
ROICexc(3y)48.25%
ROICexc(5y)37.54%
ROICexgc(3y)91.43%
ROICexgc(5y)64.03%
ROCE(3y)29.37%
ROCE(5y)28.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y72.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y63.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.46%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y6.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.09%
PM growth 5Y11.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 39.59%
Cap/Sales 1.03%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 181.58%
Profit Quality 387.84%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 1.84
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)212.54%
Profit Quality(5y)185.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.96%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y25.14%
EPS Q2Q%-62.93%
EPS Next Y-45.01%
EPS Next 2Y-13.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.68%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%
Revenue Next Year12.44%
Revenue Next 2Y14.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.07%
EBIT growth 3Y13.91%
EBIT growth 5Y20.42%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y122.13%
FCF growth 3Y61.32%
FCF growth 5Y22.64%
OCF growth 1Y119.98%
OCF growth 3Y57.99%
OCF growth 5Y20.01%