FARO:NGS-FARO Technologies Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 25.82

Change

+0.31 (+1.22)%

Market Cap

USD 0.62B

Volume

0.08M

Analyst Target

USD 66.00
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About

Faro Technologies Inc designs, develops, manufactures, markets and supports software driven, three-dimensional (3-D) measurement, imaging and realization systems.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 14.60% 77% C+ 70% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.60% 73% C 67% D+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.73% 71% C- 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 15.73% 67% D+ 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -49.14% 35% F 27% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -49.14% 35% F 26% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -13.27% 27% F 18% F
Dividend Return -13.27% 27% F 17% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 42.85% 64% D 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return -30.96% 23% F 19% F
Market Capitalization 0.62B 63% D 62% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 37.10 46% 20%
Price/Book Ratio 2.09 68% 49%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 481.29 5% 1%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 38.58 16% 10%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -2.52% 52% 56%
Return on Invested Capital -15.96% 57% 36%
Return on Assets 1.30% 57% 69%
Debt to Equity Ratio 27.09% 75% 55%

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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.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

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 risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector