(PLUS) ePlus - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: PLUS ePlus
ePlus inc (NASDAQ:PLUS) is a technology distributor operating in the United States, categorized under the GICS Sub Industry of Technology Distributors. The companys common stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol PLUS.
To assess the companys financial health and performance, key metrics such as Return on Equity (RoE) and Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio are crucial. With an RoE of 11.34%, ePlus demonstrates a reasonable ability to generate profits from shareholders equity. The P/E ratio stands at 15.63, indicating the markets expectations for the companys future growth. The forward P/E ratio is slightly higher at 16.58, suggesting a potential increase in earnings per share.
Market capitalization is a significant indicator of a companys size and market influence. ePlus has a market capitalization of $1.685 billion, positioning it as a mid-cap company. This size typically offers a balance between stability and growth potential. The companys beta of 1.138 suggests that its stock price is somewhat more volatile than the overall market, which could be attributed to its specific industry dynamics or company-specific factors.
Key economic drivers for technology distributors like ePlus include the overall demand for technology products, the competitive landscape, and the ability to adapt to changing technology trends. The companys performance is also influenced by its ability to manage inventory, maintain healthy profit margins, and effectively distribute technology products to its customers. Important KPIs to monitor would include revenue growth, gross margin percentage, and inventory turnover, as these metrics provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and its ability to navigate the competitive technology distribution market.
To further evaluate ePluss potential, examining its financial statements for indicators such as revenue growth rate, operating margin, and cash flow generation is essential. These metrics can provide a deeper understanding of the companys financial stability, operational efficiency, and capacity for future growth. Additionally, comparing these metrics against industry averages and competitors can offer valuable context regarding ePluss relative performance within the technology distribution sector.
PLUS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,966m |
| Sub-Industry | Technology Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-11-14 |
PLUS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 25.1% |
| Fundamental | 61.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 3.03% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -31.1% |
| Analyst Rating | 5.0 of 5 |
PLUS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.34% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.67% |
| Annual Growth 5y | % |
| Payout Consistency | 0.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 5.2% |
PLUS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 22.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -62.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 80.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 21.49% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.47 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.69 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.30 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.006 |
| Volatility | 34.17% |
| Current Volume | 239.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 140.1k |
| Stop Loss | 73.7 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 1.24 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (118.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 129.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -16.59pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 33.06% (prev 29.01%; Δ 4.04pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 106.1m <= Net Income 118.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-480.2m) to EBITDA (180.8m) ratio: -2.66 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.04 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (26.4m) change vs 12m ago -1.57% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 26.38% (prev 24.14%; Δ 2.25pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 125.3% (prev 132.7%; Δ -7.45pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 92.09 (EBITDA TTM 180.8m / Interest Expense TTM 1.63m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.01
| (A) 0.40 = (Total Current Assets 1.40b - Total Current Liabilities 687.8m) / Total Assets 1.80b |
| (B) 0.49 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 888.7m / Total Assets 1.80b |
| (C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 149.7m / Avg Total Assets 1.73b |
| (D) 1.15 = Book Value of Equity 895.5m / Total Liabilities 778.7m |
| Total Rating: 6.01 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.56
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.48% = 2.74 |
| 3. FCF Margin 4.33% = 1.08 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.22 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.22 = 1.44 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 4.27% = 5.34 |
| 7. RoE 12.11% = 1.01 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 4.89% = 0.37 |
| 9. EPS Trend -48.01% = -2.40 |
What is the price of PLUS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.85%, over one month by +5.96%, over three months by +10.05% and over the past year by -18.17%.
Is ePlus a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PLUS is around 74.10 USD . This means that PLUS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.6%.
Is PLUS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the PLUS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 92 | 20.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 92 | 20.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 82.4 | 8.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-16 04:39
PLUS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 480.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 17.6651
P/E Forward = 19.3424
P/S = 0.9058
P/B = 1.9267
P/EG = 1.933
Beta = 1.168
Revenue TTM = 2.16b USD
EBIT TTM = 149.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 180.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 91.0m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 129.4m USD (from shortLongTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 220.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 129.4m + Long Term 91.0m)
Net Debt = -480.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.71b USD (1.97b + Debt 220.4m - CCE 480.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 92.09 (Ebit TTM 149.7m / Interest Expense TTM 1.63m)
FCF Yield = 5.48% (FCF TTM 93.5m / Enterprise Value 1.71b)
FCF Margin = 4.33% (FCF TTM 93.5m / Revenue TTM 2.16b)
Net Margin = 5.47% (Net Income TTM 118.3m / Revenue TTM 2.16b)
Gross Margin = 26.38% ((Revenue TTM 2.16b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.91 (Enterprise Value 1.71b / Book Value Of Equity 895.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.26% (Interest Expense 572.0k / Debt 220.4m)
Taxrate = 27.45% (40.9m / 148.8m)
NOPAT = 108.6m (EBIT 149.7m * (1 - 27.45%))
Current Ratio = 2.04 (Total Current Assets 1.40b / Total Current Liabilities 687.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.22 (Debt 220.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.02b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.22 (Net Debt -480.2m / EBITDA 180.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.36 (Debt 220.4m / FCF TTM 93.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 976.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.58% (Net Income 118.3m, Total Assets 1.80b )
RoE = 12.11% (Net Income TTM 118.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 976.8m)
RoCE = 14.02% (Ebit 149.7m / (Equity 976.8m + L.T.Debt 91.0m))
RoIC = 9.72% (NOPAT 108.6m / Invested Capital 1.12b)
WACC = 5.45% (E(1.97b)/V(2.19b) * Re(6.04%)) + (D(220.4m)/V(2.19b) * Rd(0.26%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -18.46 | Cagr: -0.08%
Discount Rate = 6.04% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.46% ; FCFE base≈200.0m ; Y1≈131.3m ; Y5≈60.1m
Fair Price DCF = 44.33 (DCF Value 1.18b / Shares Outstanding 26.6m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -48.01 | EPS CAGR: -0.85% | SUE: 0.66 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 4.89 | Revenue CAGR: 9.73%
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