Power Solutions International Stock To $80?

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PSIX
Power Solutions International

Power Solutions International (PSIX) stock has fallen 29% during the past day, and is currently trading at $60.91. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to buy more shares of PSIX stock. We have, overall, a positive view of the stock, and a price of $80 may not be out of reach. We believe there are only a couple of things to fear in PSIX stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Moderate valuation, we think it is Attractive.

Below is our assessment:

  CONCLUSION
What you pay:
Valuation Moderate
What you get:
Growth Very Strong
Profitability Moderate
Financial Stability Very Strong
Downturn Resilience Very Weak
Operating Performance Strong
 
Stock Opinion Attractive

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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $1.4 Bil in market cap, Power Solutions International provides engineered internal combustion engines and power systems fueled by natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel, and biofuels for energy, industrial, and transportation sectors.

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[1] Valuation Looks Moderate

  PSIX S&P 500
Price-to-Sales Ratio 2.1 3.4
Price-to-Earnings Ratio 11.7 25.2
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio 27.3 21.4

This table highlights how PSIX is valued vs broader market.

[2] Growth Is Very Strong

  • Power Solutions International has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 15.9% over the last 3 years
  • Its revenues have grown 55% from $436 Mil to $675 Mil in the last 12 months
  • Also, its quarterly revenues grew 62.0% to $204 Mil in the most recent quarter from $126 Mil a year ago.

  PSIX S&P 500
3-Year Average 15.9% 5.7%
Latest Twelve Months* 54.8% 6.6%
Most Recent Quarter (YoY)* 62.0% 7.6%

This table highlights how PSIX is growing vs broader market. For more details see: PSIX Revenue Comparison

[3] Profitability Appears Moderate

  • PSIX last 12 month operating income was $111 Mil representing operating margin of 16.4%
  • With cash flow margin of 9.1%, it generated nearly $61 Mil in operating cash flow over this period
  • For the same period, PSIX generated nearly $121 Mil in net income, suggesting net margin of about 17.9%

  PSIX S&P 500
Current Operating Margin 16.4% 18.8%
Current OCF Margin 9.1% 20.8%
Current Net Income Margin 17.9% 12.9%

This table highlights how PSIX profitability vs broader market. For more details see: PSIX Operating Income Comparison

[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong

  • PSIX Debt was $154 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $1.4 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 10.9%
  • PSIX Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $49 Mil of $459 Mil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 10.7%

  PSIX S&P 500
Current Debt-to-Equity Ratio 10.9% 20.1%
Current Cash-to-Assets Ratio 10.7% 7.3%

[5] Downturn Resilience Is Very Weak

PSIX has fared much worse than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.

2020 Covid Pandemic

  • PSIX stock fell 67.4% from a high of $11.80 on 8 January 2020 to $3.85 on 1 May 2020 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 33.9% for the S&P 500.
  • However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 23 December 2024

  PSIX S&P 500
% Change from Pre-Recession Peak -67.4% -33.9%
Time to Full Recovery 1,697 days 148 days

 

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