LUNA:NSC-Luna Innovations Incorporated (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 2.35

Change

+0.14 (+6.33)%

Market Cap

USD 0.04B

Volume

0.12M

Analyst Target

USD 9.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Luna Innovations Inc develops, manufactures & markets fiber optic sensing, test, measurement products. It provides solutions to measure, monitor, protect processes in the aerospace, automotive, energy, composite, telecommunications & defense industries.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -64.66% 20% F 10% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -64.66% 20% F 10% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -60.03% 20% F 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -60.03% 20% F 14% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -58.99% 28% F 22% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -58.99% 28% F 21% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.90% N/A N/A 48% F
Dividend Return 1.90% N/A N/A 44% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 49.32% N/A N/A 36% F
Risk Adjusted Return 3.85% N/A N/A 41% F
Market Capitalization 0.04B 50% F 34% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 5.50 65% 38%
Price/Book Ratio 0.81 92% 79%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -5.71 92% 78%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.49 31% 19%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -1.23% 50% 58%
Return on Invested Capital 0.25% 64% 60%
Return on Assets 0.55% 50% 63%
Debt to Equity Ratio 22.19% 81% 59%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.