Box, Inc.
Box, Inc. Fundamental Analysis
Box, Inc. (BOX) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 13.97, profit margin of 19.71%, and ROE of 1.07%. The company generates $1.1B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 4.73%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 49.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The D grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze BOX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentBOX demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentBOX trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakBOX faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ModerateBOX shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
ExcellentBOX achieves industry-leading margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is BOX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
BOX trades at 13.97 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, BOX's PEG of -18.16 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Box, Inc. at 15.15 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 23.14 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does BOX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Box, Inc. keeps $19.71 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 6.07 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $1.07 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Box, Inc. generates $14.10 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Box, Inc. generates strong operating cash flow of $345.00M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Box, Inc. generates strong free cash flow of $340.27M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $2.38 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
BOX converts 11.01% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
13.97
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-18.16
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
15.15
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
2.73
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
3.48
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.20
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
1.07
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.14
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.09
vs 25 benchmark
How BOX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | BOX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 13.97 | 34.79 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 107.13% | 1185.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 19.71% | -131296.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 3.48 | 0.43 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 1.20 | 4.90 | Neutral |
| ROA | 14.10% | -325472.00% (disorted) | Strong |
BOX outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Box, Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
67.20%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
193.96%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthFCF CAGR
464.75%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High Growth