21.95 USD
+0.03 (+0.14%)
21.9482 USD
0 (-0.01%)
Taking everything into account, UPWK scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UPWK was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making UPWK a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. UPWK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, UPWK could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UPWK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UPWK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years UPWK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UPWK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UPWK has a better Return On Assets (18.83%) than 94.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.32%, UPWK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
UPWK's Return On Invested Capital of 14.45% is amongst the best of the industry. UPWK outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.83% | ||
| ROE | 39.32% | ||
| ROIC | 14.45% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)4.55%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 31.63%, UPWK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.24%, UPWK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
UPWK's Gross Margin of 77.75% is amongst the best of the industry. UPWK outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
UPWK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.63% | ||
| GM | 77.75% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UPWK is creating value.
UPWK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UPWK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UPWK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that UPWK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.70, UPWK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
UPWK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.83
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that UPWK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.44, UPWK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that UPWK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UPWK has a Quick ratio of 1.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UPWK outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UPWK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.18%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, UPWK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UPWK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%24.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.5%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y20.68%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
3.2 Future
UPWK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.10% yearly.
UPWK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.73%
EPS Next 2Y16.28%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.1%
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
3.3 Evolution
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.26, the valuation of UPWK can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UPWK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.56. UPWK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.17, which indicates a correct valuation of UPWK.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UPWK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UPWK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UPWK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
UPWK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UPWK is cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UPWK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UPWK's earnings are expected to grow with 15.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.28%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UPWK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
21.95
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.09%
Inst Owner Change4.16%
Ins Owners5%
Ins Owner Change-16.91%
Market Cap2.87B
Revenue(TTM)780.86M
Net Income(TTM)246.96M
Analysts77.65
Price Target23.36 (6.42%)
Short Float %9.61%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)23.88%
Min EPS beat(2)23.51%
Max EPS beat(2)24.25%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)24.64%
Min EPS beat(4)22.1%
Max EPS beat(4)28.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.49%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)230.34%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)184.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.76%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.3%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.09%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.21%
PT rev (1m)13.93%
PT rev (3m)22.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.86 | ||
| P/B | 4.57 | ||
| P/tB | 6.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY6.73%
SpS5.98
BVpS4.81
TBVpS3.35
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.83% | ||
| ROE | 39.32% | ||
| ROCE | 18.29% | ||
| ROIC | 14.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 1231.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 15.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.63% | ||
| GM | 77.75% | ||
| FCFM | 21.83% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)4.55%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 65.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 135.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.83
Cap/Depr(3y)126.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)116%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%24.14%
EPS Next Y28.73%
EPS Next 2Y16.28%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.5%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y20.68%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y98.16%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.39%
EBIT Next 3Y26.27%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y496.05%
FCF growth 3Y209.34%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y370.62%
OCF growth 3Y141.97%
OCF growth 5Y170.52%
UPWORK INC / UPWK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UPWORK INC (UPWK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to UPWK.
Can you provide the valuation status for UPWORK INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to UPWORK INC (UPWK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is UPWORK INC (UPWK) stock?
UPWORK INC (UPWK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of UPWORK INC (UPWK) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UPWORK INC (UPWK) is 16.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.57.
What is the earnings growth outlook for UPWORK INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UPWORK INC (UPWK) is expected to grow by 28.73% in the next year.