Etherstack plc
Etherstack plc Fundamental Analysis
Etherstack plc (ESK.AX) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -77.01, profit margin of -7.01%, and ROE of -8.54%. The company generates $0.0B in annual revenue with N/A year-over-year growth of N/A.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 10.6/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ESK.AX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakESK.AX struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentESK.AX trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakESK.AX faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentESK.AX maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakESK.AX struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ESK.AX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ESK.AX trades at -77.01 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ESK.AX's PEG of -1.42 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Etherstack plc at 6.08 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 44.00 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does ESK.AX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Etherstack plc keeps $-7.01 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate -3.99 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-8.54 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Etherstack plc generates $-4.36 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Etherstack plc generates strong operating cash flow of $4.56M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Etherstack plc generates strong free cash flow of $2.60M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.02 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ESK.AX converts 3.14% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-77.01
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-1.42
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
6.08
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
5.39
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.38
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.22
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.09
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.04
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
-0.03
vs 25 benchmark
How ESK.AX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ESK.AX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -77.01 | 33.61 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -8.54% | 1020.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -7.01% | -56528.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | 0.45 | Neutral |
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | 5.65 | Neutral |
| ROA | -4.36% | -291484.00% (disorted) | Weak |
ESK.AX outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Etherstack plc's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
EPS CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
FCF CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta