PowerFleet Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
PowerFleet has a total shareholder equity of $481.6M and total debt of $280.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 58.1%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $955.6M and $474.0M respectively. PowerFleet's EBIT is $30.1M making its interest coverage ratio 1.1. It has cash and short-term investments of $36.5M.
Key information
58.14%
Debt to equity ratio
US$280.02m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 0.7x |
| Cash | US$36.50m |
| Equity | US$481.62m |
| Total liabilities | US$473.95m |
| Total assets | US$955.57m |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Feb 05
Does PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Here's Why PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Would PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 08
AIOT: Canadian Fleet Safety Rollout Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have maintained their PowerFleet fair value estimate at $13.00, making only modest adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that support the unchanged target. What's in the News PowerFleet and TELUS agreed to a partnership to introduce the Vision 360 AI-driven vehicle safety solution in Canada, targeting commercial fleets and supporting compliance with Transport Canada’s 2027 perimeter visibility mandate for new school buses.Narrative Update • May 25
AIOT: AI Video SaaS Expansion Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $13.00 price target on PowerFleet, keeping their view steady as they adjust underlying assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News PowerFleet launched Vision 360 Plus, an AI-powered multi-camera 360° video solution aimed at improving operational visibility and driver safety, with a focus on blind spots and limited visibility in fleets (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 27
AIOT: South Africa Public Sector Rollout Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on PowerFleet, with the updated price target now set at $13.00. This reflects refined assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Apr 11
AIOT: South Africa Public Sector Contract Will Drive Bullish Reassessment
Analysts have kept their price target for PowerFleet steady at $13.00, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that together still point to the same fair value estimate. What's in the News PowerFleet updated its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, with revenue now expected to be in the range of US$440m to US$445m, compared with prior guidance of US$435m to US$445m (Corporate Guidance).Seeking Alpha • Apr 10
PowerFleet: Product Mix Can Help It Become Profitable
Summary PowerFleet is an AIoT SaaS platform with strong recurring revenue but ongoing profitability challenges and significant debt from recent acquisitions. Recent acquisitions of MiX Telematics and Fleet Complete boosted revenues above $400 million, with over $300 million from high-margin recurring SaaS, but growth has since stalled. Adjusted EBITDA is rising, but high SG&A from integration and $193 million in debt keep GAAP profitability elusive; interest expense was $6.8 million last quarter. FY26 guidance calls for 10% revenue growth, $440–$445 million total revenue, 45% adjusted EBITDA growth, and net leverage improving to 2.4x. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 28
AIOT: 2026 Top Pick Status And South Africa Contract Will Drive Reassessment
Analysts have modestly adjusted their PowerFleet outlook, keeping fair value steady at $13.00 while refining assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in light of its inclusion in several 2026 best-ideas lists and growing confidence in areas such as AI Video and cross-sell traction. Analyst Commentary Recent research indicates that bullish analysts are increasingly constructive on PowerFleet, pointing to execution on its post combination playbook, traction in AI Video, and growing cross sell activity as key drivers for potential value creation.Narrative Update • Mar 14
AIOT: 2026 Top Pick Status And New Wins Will Drive Reassessment
Narrative Update on PowerFleet The analyst price target for PowerFleet has been reiterated at $10. Analysts point to its selection as a 2026 Top Pick and its inclusion in multiple best ideas lists, supported by views that recent new logo wins, AI Video traction, cross selling, and telco channel expansion can continue to underpin the current valuation framework.Narrative Update • Feb 27
AIOT: 2026 Top Pick Momentum Will Drive Reassessment
Analysts are reiterating a $13.00 price target for PowerFleet, pointing to its inclusion on multiple 2026 top ideas lists and confidence that momentum in new customer wins, AI Video offerings, cross selling, and indirect telco channel expansion can support this valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights growing confidence among bullish analysts in PowerFleet’s ability to execute on its post combination plan, with particular attention on how new customer wins, AI Video offerings, cross selling, and indirect telco channel activity could support the current valuation framework.Narrative Update • Feb 13
AIOT: South Africa Public Sector Rollout Will Drive Reassessment
Narrative update on PowerFleet The analyst price target for PowerFleet has shifted from $15.00 to $13.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple. They also point to recent recognition as a 2026 Top Pick and inclusion on best ideas lists as support for the company’s execution and positioning.Analysis Article • Feb 12
PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIOT) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 28% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AIOT ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Does PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Here's Why PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 20
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From PowerFleet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AIOT) 25% Share Price Climb
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AIOT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jun 14
It's Down 26% But PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIOT) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AIOT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...
New Narrative • May 06
AT&T And TELUS Partnerships Will Expand Market Reach
The strategic focus on AI and safety solutions, along with expanded R&D efforts, positions PowerFleet for growth and increased market share with higher-margin offerings.Analysis Article • Apr 09
Not Many Are Piling Into PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIOT) Stock Yet As It Plummets 26%
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AIOT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Would PowerFleet (NASDAQ:AIOT) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 18
Powerfleet: A Great Story, But I'll Pass
Summary I love a good growth story, but PowerFleet, Inc.’s numbers don’t match the excitement. The company’s debt level is too high for my liking, making me uneasy about its future. Acquisitions have inflated its revenue growth, and I prefer more organic expansion. With AIOT free cash flow still negative, I’d rather put my money elsewhere for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 11
Revenues Tell The Story For PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIOT) As Its Stock Soars 38%
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AIOT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last month alone...Seeking Alpha • Dec 26
PowerFleet: An Affordable Samsara Competitor
Summary The Industrial IoT market is growing rapidly, driven by AI and robotics, presenting a significant opportunity for multiple winners. PowerFleet offers a compelling investment opportunity with a competitive portfolio, an expanding market presence, and a diversified growth strategy. PowerFleet's valuation is significantly lower than market leader Samsara's, presenting an asymmetric investment opportunity with a potential 160% upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 10
What You Can Learn From PowerFleet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AIOT) P/S
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Electronic industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Aug 11
PowerFleet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PWFL) 28% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
PowerFleet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PWFL ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Is PowerFleet (NASDAQ:PWFL) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 10
PowerFleet (NASDAQ:PWFL) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Does PowerFleet (NASDAQ:PWFL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Aug 08
PowerFleet Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03 beats by $0.08, revenue of $34.6M beats by $0.24M
PowerFleet press release (NASDAQ:PWFL): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03 beats by $0.08. Revenue of $34.6M (+3.3% Y/Y) beats by $0.24M.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: AIOT's short term assets ($179.2M) exceed its short term liabilities ($158.0M).
Long Term Liabilities: AIOT's short term assets ($179.2M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($316.0M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: AIOT's net debt to equity ratio (50.6%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: AIOT's debt to equity ratio has increased from 17.2% to 58.1% over the past 5 years.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: AIOT has sufficient cash runway for more than 3 years based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: Insufficient data to determine if AIOT has enough cash runway if its free cash flow continues to grow or shrink based on historical rates.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/16 21:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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Analyst Sources
PowerFleet, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Michael Nichols | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Thomas Walkley | Canaccord Genuity |