EPlus Valuation

PLUS Stock  USD 80.33  0.39  0.48%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. ePlus inc shows a prevailing Real Value of $67.32 per share. The current price of the firm is $80.33. Our model computes the value of ePlus inc from reviewing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.12, current valuation of 2.13 B, and Operating Margin of 0.08 % as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting EPlus' valuation include:
Price Book
2.2846
Enterprise Value
2.1 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.8696
Price Sales
1.019
Forward PE
16.7504
Overvalued
Today
80.33
Please note that EPlus' price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of ePlus inc is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing EPlus' time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the EPlus stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of ePlus inc. Since EPlus is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of EPlus Stock. However, EPlus' intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  80.33 Real  67.32 Target  76.0 Hype  80.51 Naive  72.33
The intrinsic value of EPlus' stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence EPlus' stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
67.32
Real Value
88.36
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of ePlus inc helps investors to forecast how EPlus stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of EPlus more accurately as focusing exclusively on EPlus' fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.251.341.45
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
77.5480.5183.48
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
69.3772.3375.30
Details
2 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
69.1676.0084.36
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use EPlus' intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of EPlus' financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against EPlus' closest peers.

EPlus Cash

265.67 Million

EPlus Valuation Trend

EPlus' real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of EPlus' financial worth over time. Using both EPlus' enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

EPlus Revenue by Product

EPlus Total Value Analysis

ePlus inc is at this time anticipated to have valuation of 2.13 B with market capitalization of 2.16 B, debt of 141.29 M, and cash on hands of 83.49 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the EPlus fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
2.13 B
2.16 B
141.29 M
83.49 M

EPlus Investor Information

About 98.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of EPlus was at this time reported as 35.7. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.67. ePlus inc last dividend was issued on the 13th of December 2012. The entity had 2:1 split on the 14th of December 2021. Based on the key indicators related to EPlus' liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operating efficiency, ePlus inc may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.07570.0717
Notably Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income166.2 M158.3 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

EPlus Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. EPlus has an asset utilization ratio of 133.43 percent. This implies that the Company is making $1.33 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that ePlus inc is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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EPlus Ownership Allocation

EPlus holds a total of 26.8 Million outstanding shares. The majority of ePlus inc outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to obtain positions in ePlus inc to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in EPlus. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of ePlus inc as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that approximately two thousand six hundred eighty invesors are currently shorting EPlus expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

EPlus Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 2.21 B. Net Income was 115.78 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 517.52 M.

About EPlus Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines EPlus' current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of ePlus inc based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of EPlus. We calculate exposure to EPlus's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of EPlus's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit510.8 M536.3 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.07  0.05 
Operating Profit Margin 0.07  0.08 
Net Profit Margin 0.05  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.23  0.26 

EPlus Quarterly Retained Earnings

801.63 Million

EPlus Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as EPlus does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding26.7 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.041
Forward Price Earnings16.7504

EPlus Current Valuation Indicators

EPlus' valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final EPlus' valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as EPlus, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use EPlus' valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes EPlus' worth.

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