AGFS:NSD-AgroFresh Solutions, Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Farm Products | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 1.64

Change

+0.02 (+1.23)%

Market Cap

USD 0.09B

Volume

0.02M

Average Target Price

N/A
Average Analyst Rating

N/A

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. provides science-based solutions, data-driven technologies, and services to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. It offers solutions in various fresh produce categories, including apples, bananas, cherries, citrus, and pears, as well as avocados, kiwifruits, melons, ornamentals, peaches and nectarines, plums, tomatoes, and others. The company supports growers, packers, and retailers by providing post-harvest solutions across the industry to enhance crop values while conserving planet's resources and reducing food waste. The company's flagship product is the SmartFresh system that regulates the post-harvest ripening effects of ethylene to preserve the texture, firmness, taste, and appearance of produce during storage, transportation, and retail display. It also provides Harvista technology for use in pre-harvest management of pome fruit, apples, pears, cherries, and blueberries. In addition, the company is developing RipeLock, a packaging- based freshness technology solution for fruits and vegetables; FreshCloud, a suite of monitoring and screening solutions; and LandSpring, a 1-Methylcyclopropene technology targeted to transplanted vegetable seedlings. It operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as Latin America and the Asia Pacific. The company was formerly known as Boulevard Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. in July 2015. AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Company Website : http://www.agrofresh.com

Address : One Washington Square, Suite 1350, 510-530 Walnut Street 19106,Philadelphia,USA

Employees : 292

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.72

52 Week High : 3.49

Short Ratio : 19.05

52 Week Low : 1.00

Shorted Shares : 1,466,493

200 Day Moving Average : 2.26

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 1,472,731

50 Day Moving Average : 1.95

Shares Held By Insiders : 4%

Short Percentage : 3.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 72%

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Farm Products)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -36.43% 21% F 33% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -36.43% 21% F 32% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -50.90% 29% F 25% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -50.90% 29% F 24% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -83.27% 8% F 15% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -83.27% 8% F 14% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -11.79% 15% F 18% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -11.79% 15% F 17% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 63.91% 23% F 14% F
Risk Adjusted Return -18.45% 23% F 25% F
Market Capitalization 0.09B 29% F 36% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Farm Products)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 236.40 14% F 5% F
Price/Book Ratio 0.26 89% B+ 94% A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.31 44% F 44% F
EV/EBITDA 7.43 38% F 41% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -17.41% 29% F 34% F
Return on Invested Capital 4.24% 43% F 52% F
Return on Assets 1.08% 36% F 54% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 121.94% 14% F 17% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 19.05 11% F 2% F
Short Percent 6.53% 29% F 37% F
Beta 0.72 43% F 66% D
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

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:
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.

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:
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.

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.

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.

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 compared to earnings

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

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.

Poor capital utilization

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

Poor return on assets

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

Higly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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