UPLAND SOFTWARE INC (UPLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:UPLD - Nasdaq - US91544A1097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall UPLD gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated UPLD against 282 industry peers in the Software industry. UPLD may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. UPLD is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UPLD was profitable.
In the past year UPLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UPLD always reported negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years UPLD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UPLD's Return On Assets of -10.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UPLD outperforms 41.49% of its industry peers.
UPLD has a Return On Equity of -55.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UPLD underperforms 69.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.53% | ||
| ROE | -55.39% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-16.65%
ROA(5y)-12.13%
ROE(3y)-68.46%
ROE(5y)-48.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
UPLD has a Gross Margin (70.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UPLD has remained more or less at the same level.
UPLD does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UPLD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for UPLD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UPLD has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UPLD has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.36, we must say that UPLD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.36, UPLD is doing worse than 76.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UPLD is 9.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take UPLD, 9.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UPLD has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
UPLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.92. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.92, UPLD is not doing good in the industry: 81.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.36 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that UPLD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UPLD has a worse Current ratio (0.83) than 80.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that UPLD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, UPLD is not doing good in the industry: 79.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.05% over the past year.
UPLD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.37% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.17% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.05%
EPS 3Y-17.82%
EPS 5Y-13.37%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-10.01%
3.2 Future
UPLD is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.84% yearly.
UPLD is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -12.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y-36.02%
EPS Next 2Y-22.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.47%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UPLD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.54.
UPLD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UPLD is cheaper than 98.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. UPLD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.66, the valuation of UPLD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UPLD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UPLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UPLD is valued cheaper than 96.81% of the companies in the same industry.
UPLD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UPLD is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UPLD's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UPLD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
1.92
-0.05 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.55%
Ins Owner Change9.07%
Market Cap54.68M
Analysts77.78
Price Target4.34 (126.04%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio2.03
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)63.94%
Min EPS beat(2)30.85%
Max EPS beat(2)97.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)77.88%
Min EPS beat(4)30.85%
Max EPS beat(4)143.94%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)48.27%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)36.8%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)30.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.09%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.43%
PT rev (1m)21.43%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.99 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY65.1%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY37.52%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY48.1%
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY50.15%
SpS9.4
BVpS3.05
TBVpS-9.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.53% | ||
| ROE | -55.39% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.83% | ||
| FCFM | 9.82% |
ROA(3y)-16.65%
ROA(5y)-12.13%
ROE(3y)-68.46%
ROE(5y)-48.1%
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 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 2.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.36 |
F-Score7
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)1.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.05%
EPS 3Y-17.82%
EPS 5Y-13.37%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
EPS Next Y-36.02%
EPS Next 2Y-22.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-10.01%
Revenue Next Year-20.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.47%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year8.65%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.3%
FCF growth 3Y-16.84%
FCF growth 5Y16.17%
OCF growth 1Y-27.05%
OCF growth 3Y-16.57%
OCF growth 5Y14.94%