공시 • Jul 05
USU Software AG to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 29, 2024 USU Software AG announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 29, 2024 공시 • Jul 01
USU Software AG, Annual General Meeting, Aug 08, 2024 USU Software AG, Annual General Meeting, Aug 08, 2024, at 09:30 W. Europe Standard Time. 공시 • May 18
USU Software AG to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 23, 2024 USU Software AG announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 23, 2024 공시 • Mar 22
USU Software AG to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 28, 2024 USU Software AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 28, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 24
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.086 (vs €0.21 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.086 (down from €0.21 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: €32.9m (up 1.0% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €858.0k (down 62% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 6.9% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.9% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • Nov 23
USU Software AG Confirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2023 USU Software AG announced that the management confirmed its Fiscal Year outlook of EUR 132 million - EUR 139 million sales (eNuW: EUR 133 million). New Risk • Oct 28
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (104% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.071 (vs €0.18 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.071 (down from €0.18 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: €31.6m (up 2.8% from 2Q 2022). Net income: €713.0k (down 62% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 6.1% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.1% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year. 공시 • Aug 24
USU Software AG Provides Sales Guidance for the Year 2023 USU Software AG provided sales guidance for the year 2023. The company now expects sales growth to EUR 132 million to 139 million in 2023 as a whole (previously: EUR 134 -139 million). Upcoming Dividend • Jun 14
Upcoming dividend of €0.55 per share at 2.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 June 2023. Payment date: 23 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 71% and the cash payout ratio is 88%. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • May 26
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.17 (vs €0.16 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.17 (up from €0.16 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: €33.3m (up 13% from 1Q 2022). Net income: €1.73m (up 4.9% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.2% (down from 5.6% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2022 results: EPS: €0.76 (up from €0.64 in FY 2021). Revenue: €126.5m (up 13% from FY 2021). Net income: €7.58m (up 12% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 6.0% (in line with FY 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Buying Opportunity • Jan 11
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 20%. The fair value is estimated to be €26.29, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 19% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 94% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 26
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.21 (vs €0.22 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.21 (down from €0.22 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €32.6m (up 17% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €2.24m (down 4.5% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 8.4% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. Reported Earnings • Sep 02
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.18 (vs €0.17 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.18 (up from €0.17 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €30.7m (up 15% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €1.88m (up 6.9% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.1% (down from 6.6% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 10%, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 27
Upcoming dividend of €0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 July 2022. Payment date: 06 July 2022. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 83%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.16 (down from €0.19 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €29.6m (up 8.8% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €1.65m (down 19% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 7.5% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) were also in line with analyst expectations. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 12%, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.22 (vs €0.082 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €27.9m (up 8.4% from 3Q 2020). Net income: €2.35m (up 171% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 8.4% (up from 3.4% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.17 (vs €0.14 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €26.7m (up 3.3% from 2Q 2020). Net income: €1.76m (up 16% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.6% (up from 5.9% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 30
Upcoming dividend of €0.40 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 07 July 2021. Payment date: 09 July 2021. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). In line with average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.19 (vs €0.15 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €27.2m (up 3.7% from 1Q 2020). Net income: €2.03m (up 29% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 6.0% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Apr 09
Price target increased to €31.83 Up from €27.75, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 16% above last closing price of €27.40. Stock is up 80% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS €0.52 (vs €0.50 in FY 2019) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €107.3m (up 12% from FY 2019). Net income: €5.48m (up 4.0% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 5.1% (down from 5.5% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 13
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to €31.90, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 39.8x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 34.1x. This compares to an average P/E of 28x in the Software industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 36%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 13
New 90-day high: €31.90 The company is up 44% from its price of €22.20 on 14 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is down 18% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €27.72 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 19
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 26% share price gain to €29.00, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 39x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 30.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 27x in the Software industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 23%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 18
New 90-day high: €25.40 The company is up 2.0% from its price of €25.00 on 18 September 2020. The German market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Software industry, which is down 19% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €21.18 per share. Price Target Changed • Nov 25
Price target raised to €26.25 Up from €23.75, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. The new target price is 14% above the current share price of €23.00. As of last close, the stock is up 42% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS €0.082 The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: €25.8m (up 8.1% from 3Q 2019). Net income: €868.0k (down 63% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 3.4% (down from 9.9% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.