Brooks Automation
Market Cap
US$2.2b
Last Updated
2019/08/24 23:33 UTC
Data Sources
Company Financials +
Executive Summary
Brooks Automation, Inc. provides automation and cryogenic solutions for various markets.
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Fundamentals
Reasonable growth potential with questionable track record.
Risks
- Brooks Automation has significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
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Share Price & News
How has Brooks Automation's share price performed over time and what events caused price changes?
Latest Share Price and Events
Market Performance
7 Day Return
-1.0%
NasdaqGS:BRKS
-2.1%
US Semiconductor
-1.6%
US Market
1 Year Return
4.3%
NasdaqGS:BRKS
-0.9%
US Semiconductor
-3.0%
US Market
BRKS outperformed the Semiconductor industry which returned -0.9% over the past year.
BRKS outperformed the Market in United States of America which returned -3% over the past year.
Share holder returns
| BRKS | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day | -1.0% | -2.1% | -1.6% |
| 30 Day | -24.5% | -9.1% | -5.7% |
| 90 Day | -12.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% |
| 1 Year | 5.5%4.3% | 1.0%-0.9% | -0.8%-3.0% |
| 3 Year | 154.9%142.7% | 67.2%57.5% | 38.1%29.1% |
| 5 Year | 207.8%172.7% | 101.0%80.9% | 50.8%34.1% |
Price Volatility Vs. Market
How volatile is Brooks Automation's share price compared to the market and industry in the last 5 years?
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Brooks Automation (NASDAQ:BRKS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance SheetValuation
Is Brooks Automation undervalued based on future cash flows and its price relative to the stock market?
703.46x
Price to Earnings (PE) ratio
Intrinsic Value Based on Future Cash Flows
Brooks Automation's share price is above the future cash flow value, it's not available at a moderate discount (< 20%).
Brooks Automation's share price is above the future cash flow value, it's not available at a substantial discount (< 40%).
Price Based on Earnings
Brooks Automation is overvalued based on earnings compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
Brooks Automation is overvalued based on earnings compared to the United States of America market.
Price Based on Expected Growth
Brooks Automation is poor value based on expected growth next year.
Price Based on Value of Assets
Brooks Automation is overvalued based on assets compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
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Future Growth
How is Brooks Automation expected to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 5 analysts?
66.3%
Forecasted annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue Growth Estimates
Future Annual Growth Analysis
Brooks Automation's revenue is expected to grow by 9.5% yearly, however this is not considered high growth (20% yearly).
Brooks Automation's earnings are expected to grow significantly at over 20% yearly.
Brooks Automation's revenue growth is expected to exceed the United States of America market average.
Brooks Automation's earnings growth is expected to exceed the United States of America market average.
Brooks Automation's earnings growth is expected to exceed the low risk savings rate of 2.7%.
Earnings per Share Growth Estimates
Future Return on Equity
Brooks Automation is not expected to efficiently use shareholders’ funds in the future (Return on Equity less than 20%).
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Past Performance
How has Brooks Automation performed over the past 5 years?
33.3%
Historical annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue History
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Brooks Automation has delivered over 20% year on year earnings growth in the past 5 years.
Brooks Automation's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the 5-year average.
Brooks Automation's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
Return on Equity
Brooks Automation has not efficiently used shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity less than 20%).
Return on Assets
Brooks Automation used its assets less efficiently than the US Semiconductor industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
Return on Capital Employed
Brooks Automation has improved its use of capital last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed).
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Financial Health
How is Brooks Automation's financial position?
Financial Position Analysis
Brooks Automation is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
Brooks Automation's long term commitments exceed its cash and other short term assets.
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Brooks Automation's level of debt (73.3%) compared to net worth is high (greater than 40%).
The level of debt compared to net worth has increased over the past 5 years (0% vs 73.3% today).
Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16.5%, less than 20% of total debt).
Interest payments on debt are not well covered by earnings (EBIT is 2x annual interest expense, ideally 3x coverage).
Balance Sheet
Low level of unsold assets.
Debt is covered by short term assets, assets are 1x debt.
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Dividend
What is Brooks Automation's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
1.29%
Expected Dividend Yield
Upcoming Dividend Payment
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Dividend Yield and Payments Analysis
Brooks Automation's pays a lower dividend yield than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (1.52%).
Brooks Automation's dividend is below the markets top 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (3.93%).
Whilst dividend payments have been stable, Brooks Automation has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Dividend payments have increased, but Brooks Automation only paid a dividend in the past 8 years.
Current Payout to Shareholders
Dividends paid are not well covered by earnings (0.1x coverage).
Future Payout to Shareholders
Dividends after 3 years are expected to be well covered by earnings (4.1x coverage).
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Management
What is the CEO of Brooks Automation's salary, the management and board of directors tenure and is there insider trading?
6.2yrs
Average management tenure
CEO
Steve Schwartz (60yo)
8.8yrs
Tenure
US$3,925,995
Compensation
Dr. Stephen S. Schwartz, also known as Steve, has been Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Automation, Inc. since October 1, 2010 and has been its President since May 2016. Dr. Schwartz serves as a Director  ...
CEO Compensation Analysis
Steve's remuneration is about average for companies of similar size in United States of America.
Steve's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year, both up more than 20%.
Management Age and Tenure
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age
The average tenure for the Brooks Automation management team is over 5 years, this suggests they are a seasoned and experienced team.
Board Age and Tenure
12.5yrs
Average Tenure
70yo
Average Age
The average tenure for the Brooks Automation board of directors is over 10 years, this suggests they are a seasoned and experienced board.
Insider Trading
No 3 month open market individual insider trading information.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Member of the Board of Directors Independent Director |
| Shares | 4,355 |
| Max Price | US$38.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Semiconductor Solutions Group |
| Shares | 2,577 |
| Max Price | US$38.95 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Brooks Life Sciences |
| Shares | 10,204 |
| Max Price | US$32.51 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Executive Officer CEO, President & Director |
| Shares | 8,127 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Financial Officer Executive VP & CFO |
| Shares | 3,675 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Brooks Life Sciences |
| Shares | 3,461 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Legal Officer Senior VP |
| Shares | 1,946 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Head of Human Resources Senior Vice President of Human Resources |
| Shares | 1,337 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Accounting Officer VP of Finance |
| Shares | 1,048 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Semiconductor Solutions Group |
| Shares | 5,058 |
| Max Price | US$28.59 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Semiconductor Solutions Group |
| Shares | 27,896 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Brooks Life Sciences |
| Shares | 46,487 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Financial Officer Executive VP & CFO |
| Shares | 40,040 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Executive Officer CEO, President & Director |
| Shares | 94,826 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Accounting Officer VP of Finance |
| Shares | 9,899 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Head of Human Resources Senior Vice President of Human Resources |
| Shares | 20,704 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Legal Officer Senior VP |
| Shares | 20,704 |
| Max Price | US$30.93 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Accounting Officer VP of Finance |
| Shares | 577 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Legal Officer Senior VP |
| Shares | 1,026 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Semiconductor Solutions Group |
| Shares | 1,661 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Head of Human Resources Senior Vice President of Human Resources |
| Shares | 1,026 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Unit President President of Brooks Life Sciences |
| Shares | 2,052 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Financial Officer Executive VP & CFO |
| Shares | 1,796 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
| Entity | Individual |
| Role | Chief Executive Officer CEO, President & Director |
| Shares | 3,976 |
| Max Price | US$31.76 |
Ownership Breakdown
Management Team
Steve Schwartz (60yo)
CEO, President & Director
- Tenure: 8.8yrs
- Compensation: US$3.93m
Dave Gray (53yo)
Senior VP and Chief Strategy & New Business Officer
- Tenure: 5.2yrs
- Compensation: US$1.19m
Jason Joseph (48yo)
Senior VP
- Tenure: 8.4yrs
Mark Namaroff (56yo)
Director of Investor Relations
- Tenure: 0.0yrs
Dusty Tenney (56yo)
President of Brooks Life Sciences
- Tenure: 4.8yrs
- Compensation: US$1.70m
Bill Montone (67yo)
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
- Tenure: 13.8yrs
- Compensation: US$881.63k
Lindon Robertson (57yo)
Executive VP & CFO
- Tenure: 5.8yrs
- Compensation: US$2.16m
David Pietrantoni (46yo)
VP of Finance
- Tenure: 6.2yrs
John O'Brien (49yo)
Vice President of Corporate Development
- Tenure: 9.3yrs
David Jarzynka (51yo)
President of Semiconductor Solutions Group
- Tenure: 0.8yrs
- Compensation: US$1.45m
Board Members
Kirk Pond (75yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 11.8yrs
- Compensation: US$185.02k
Joe Martin (71yo)
Chairman
- Tenure: 13.3yrs
- Compensation: US$270.01k
A. Allen (75yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 15.8yrs
- Compensation: US$190.02k
Mark Wrighton (69yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 13.8yrs
- Compensation: US$185.02k
Michael Rosenblatt (71yo)
Director
- Tenure: 0.9yrs
- Compensation: US$36.74k
Steve Schwartz (60yo)
CEO, President & Director
- Tenure: 8.8yrs
- Compensation: US$3.93m
Ellen Zane (67yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 7.3yrs
- Compensation: US$210.02k
Krishna Palepu (64yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 13.8yrs
- Compensation: US$195.02k
Alfred Woollacott (72yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 13.8yrs
- Compensation: US$192.52k
Robyn Davis (58yo)
Independent Director
- Tenure: 6.2yrs
- Compensation: US$185.02k
Company Information
Brooks Automation, Inc.'s company bio, employee growth, exchange listings and data sources
Key Information
- Name: Brooks Automation, Inc.
- Ticker: BRKS
- Exchange: NasdaqGS
- Founded: 1978
- Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
- Sector: Semiconductors
- Market Cap: US$2.175b
- Shares outstanding: 70.33m
- Website: https://www.brooks.com
Number of Employees
Location
- Brooks Automation, Inc.
- 15 Elizabeth Drive
- Chelmsford
- Massachusetts
- 1824
- United States
Listings
| Ticker | Exchange | Primary Security | Security Type | Country | Currency | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKS | NasdaqGS (Nasdaq Global Select) | Yes | Common Stock | US | USD | Feb 1995 |
| BA3 | DB (Deutsche Boerse AG) | Yes | Common Stock | DE | EUR | Feb 1995 |
| 0HQ1 | LSE (London Stock Exchange) | Yes | Common Stock | GB | USD | Feb 1995 |
Biography
Brooks Automation, Inc. provides automation and cryogenic solutions for various markets. The company operates in two segments, Brooks Semiconductor Solutions Group and Brooks Life Science Systems. The Broo ...
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2019/08/24 23:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2019/08/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2019/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2018/09/30 |
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