Electro-Sensors, Inc.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. Fundamental Analysis
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 37.71, profit margin of 4.13%, and ROE of 2.80%. The company generates $0.0B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 9.56%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 45.6/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The D grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ELSE's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakELSE struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ModerateELSE shows balanced valuation metrics.
Growth Score
ExcellentELSE delivers strong and consistent growth momentum.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentELSE maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
ModerateELSE maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ELSE Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ELSE trades at 37.71 times earnings. This suggests a premium valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ELSE's PEG of -4.90 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Electro-Sensors, Inc. at 1.04 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 52.94 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does ELSE Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Electro-Sensors, Inc. keeps $4.13 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 0.41 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $2.80 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Electro-Sensors, Inc. generates $2.57 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Electro-Sensors, Inc. generates limited operating cash flow of $366.89K, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Electro-Sensors, Inc. produces free cash flow of $326.69K, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.09 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ELSE converts 2.12% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
37.71
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-4.90
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.04
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.56
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.00
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
13.77
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.03
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.03
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.003
vs 25 benchmark
How ELSE Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ELSE Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 37.71 | 35.19 | Neutral |
| ROE | 2.80% | 1155.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 4.13% | -127067.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.41 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 13.77 | 4.71 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 2.57% | -314918.00% (disorted) | Weak |
ELSE outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
12.20%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
135.76%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthFCF CAGR
-16.11%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
Declining