FARO:NGS-FARO Technologies Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 18.4

Change

-0.42 (-2.23)%

Market Cap

USD 0.62B

Volume

0.17M

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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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing FARO

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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 -18.33% 50% F 29% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -18.33% 50% F 29% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -22.53% 64% D 34% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.53% 64% D 33% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -67.69% 27% F 20% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -67.69% 27% F 20% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -13.22% 32% F 24% F
Dividend Return -13.22% 32% F 23% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 42.34% 41% F 42% F
Risk Adjusted Return -31.23% 36% F 27% F
Market Capitalization 0.62B 70% C- 59% 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 1.51 79% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 377.97 5% 1%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -11.29 95% 85%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -19.52% 50% 45%
Return on Invested Capital -8.39% 55% 40%
Return on Assets -3.17% 57% 43%
Debt to Equity Ratio 27.09% 86% 54%

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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 cash flow

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

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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Negative free cash flow

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

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