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SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED (STEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

0.7253  -0.03 (-4.57%)

After market: 0.7249 0 (-0.06%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, STEC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STEC was compared to 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. STEC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STEC was profitable.
STEC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.47%, STEC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of STEC (302.09%) is better than 99.57% of its industry peers.
STEC's Return On Invested Capital of 64.43% is amongst the best of the industry. STEC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STEC is significantly above the industry average of 7.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (64.43%) for STEC is above the 3 year average (19.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 302.09%
ROIC 64.43%
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

The Profit Margin of STEC (6.21%) is worse than 65.67% of its industry peers.
STEC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STEC has a Operating Margin of 11.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: STEC underperforms 70.39% of its industry peers.
STEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.44%, STEC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The number of shares outstanding for STEC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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 1.92. 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 1.92, STEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.10% 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 N/A
Altman-Z 1.92
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

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that STEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STEC's Current ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STEC is outperformed by 66.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that STEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STEC's Quick ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STEC is outperformed by 65.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.8
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

STEC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, STEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.96%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y25.14%
EPS Q2Q%-1659.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.71%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.68%
Sales Q2Q%-23.65%

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 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 0.16, the valuation of STEC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: STEC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say STEC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.11, the valuation of STEC can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STEC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.33. STEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.16
Fwd PE 0.11
STEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

98.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 0.07
STEC Per share dataSTEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of STEC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as STEC's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.01
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

SANTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED

NASDAQ:STEC (7/15/2025, 7:02:18 PM)

After market: 0.7249 0 (-0.06%)

0.7253

-0.03 (-4.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)06-25 2025-06-25
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap20.31M
Analysts82.86
Price Target12.24 (1587.58%)
Short Float %0.84%
Short Ratio2.49
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 0.16
Fwd PE 0.11
P/S 0.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.48
P/tB 0.75
EV/EBITDA 0.07
EPS(TTM)4.48
EY617.68%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY947.86%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS74.71
BVpS1.5
TBVpS0.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 302.09%
ROCE 95.14%
ROIC 64.43%
ROICexc 64.43%
ROICexgc 68.6%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 6.21%
GM 96.44%
FCFM N/A
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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover2.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 1.92
F-ScoreN/A
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%-1659.84%
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%-23.65%
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%