UEPS:NGS-Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc.

EQUITY | Business Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 4.12

Change

+0.07 (+1.73)%

Market Cap

USD 0.59B

Volume

0.14M

Analyst Target

USD 7.00
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About

Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc provides payment solutions and transaction processing services across multiple industries. The Company also provides financial services along with hardware solutions.

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-07-15 )

Largest Industry Peers for Business Services

ETFs Containing UEPS

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -12.15% 18% F 20% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -12.15% 18% F 19% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -56.12% 8% B- 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -56.12% 8% B- 14% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -63.21% 19% F 20% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -63.21% 19% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -12.72% 18% F 15% F
Dividend Return -12.72% 18% F 14% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 35.01% 25% F 39% F
Risk Adjusted Return -36.34% 18% F 19% F
Market Capitalization 0.59B 34% F 45% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Business Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.50 95% 92%
Price/Book Ratio 0.46 93% 89%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 54% 61%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 54% 57%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -19.26% 13% 31%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets -2.78% 18% 34%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.85% 97% 89%

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Analyst Rating

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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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning 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.

Superior Earnings Growth

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

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.

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.

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.

Negative free cash flow

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