The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Motley Fool. This strategy looks for small cap growth stocks with solid fundamentals and strong price performance.
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC. (CPSS) is a small-cap value stock in the Consumer Financial Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 45% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is a specialty finance company. The Company's business is to provide purchase and service retail automobile contracts originated primarily by franchised automobile dealers and, to a lesser extent, by select independent dealers in the United States in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. Through its automobile contract purchases, it provides indirect financing to the customers of dealers. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers from traditional sources, such as commercial banks, credit unions, and the finance companies affiliated with automobile manufacturers. It also originates vehicle purchase money loans by lending directly to consumers. It offers eight different financing programs, and prices each program according to relative credit risk. Its financing programs include First Time Buyer, Mercury / Delta, Standard, Alpha, Alpha Plus, Super Alpha and Preferred.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | FAIL |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC (ETD) is a small-cap value stock in the Furniture & Fixtures industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 69% to 83% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is an interior design company, which operates as a manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace. The Company provides complimentary interior design services to its clients and sells a range of home furnishing products through a retail network of design centers located throughout the United States and abroad, as well as online at ethanallen.com. The Company has two reportable segments: Wholesale and Retail. The Wholesale segment is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand and encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, sale, and distribution of its range of home furnishings and accents. The Retail segment sells home furnishings and accents to clients through a network of Company-operated design centers. The Company operates approximately 139 retail design centers with 135 located in the United States and four in Canada.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC
FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA INC (BLX) is a small-cap value stock in the Consumer Financial Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 49% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (the Bank) is a specialized multinational bank. The Bank is established to support the financing of trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Company operates in two segments: Commercial and Treasury. The Bank's Commercial segment incorporates all of the Bank's financial intermediation and fees generated by the commercial portfolio activities, such as origination of bilateral and syndicated credits, short- and medium-term loans, acceptances and contingent credits. The Bank's Treasury segment incorporates deposits in banks and all of the Bank's trading assets, securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, and the balance of the investment funds. The Bank serves a range of sectors, including oil and gas, agribusiness, food processing and manufacturing. Its products and services are categorized into three main areas: Financial Intermediation Business, Structuring and Syndications Business and Treasury.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | PASS |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | FAIL |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | FAIL |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA INC
NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. (NATH) is a small-cap growth stock in the Restaurants industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 69% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Nathan's Famous, Inc. is a licensor, wholesaler and retailer of products marketed under its Nathans brand, including its Nathans Beef Hot Dogs. The Company's segments include Branded Product Program, Product licensing, and Restaurant operations. The Branded Product Program segment is engaged in the sale of hot dog products either directly to foodservice operators or to various foodservice distributors who resell the products to foodservice operators. The Product licensing segment includes royalties, from licensing a range of its branded products, including its hot dogs, sausage and corned beef products, frozen French fries and additional products, through retail grocery channels and club stores throughout the United States. The Restaurant operations segment is engaged in the sale of its products at Company-owned restaurants and earns fees and royalties from its franchised restaurants, including its virtual kitchens. Its products are marketed for sale in approximately 79,000 locations.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | FAIL |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHNGTN INC (EXPD) is a large-cap value stock in the Misc. Transportation industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 45% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. provides a range of global logistics services. The Company's services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, purchase order management, vendor consolidation, time-definite transportation services, temperature-controlled transit, cargo insurance, specialized cargo monitoring and tracking, and other supply chain solutions. The Company's principal services categories include airfreight services, ocean freight and ocean services, and customs brokerage and other services. It offers a range of custom solutions, including customs brokerage and import services and warehousing and distribution services. Within airfreight service, it typically acts either as a freight consolidator or as an agent for the airline that carries the shipment. The Company serves a range of industries, including healthcare, aerospace and aviation, manufacturing, oil and energy, automotive and fashion.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | FAIL |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHNGTN INC
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, INC. (HCCI) is a small-cap value stock in the Waste Management Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 83% to 91% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. provides full-service parts cleaning, containerized waste management, used oil collection, wastewater vacuum services, antifreeze recycling, field services, and owns and operates a used oil re-refinery. It operates its business through its subsidiary, Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC. The Company has two segments. Environmental Services segment consists of its full-service parts cleaning, containerized waste management, wastewater vacuum, antifreeze and field services. These services allow its customers to outsource their handling and disposal of parts cleaning solvents, as well as other hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The Oil Business segment consists of used oil collection activities, re-refining activities, oil filter removal and disposal services, and the sale of recycled fuel oil. Through its re-refining process, it recycles used oil into lubricant base oil and other products, and it is a supplier to firms that produce, and market finished lubricants.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | PASS |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | FAIL |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, INC.
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. (TR) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Food Processing industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 69% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products. The Company operates in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company's products are sold under the registered trademarks TOOTSIE ROLL, TOOTSIE POPS, CHILD'S PLAY, CARAMEL APPLE POPS, CHARMS, BLOW-POP, CHARMS MINI POPS, CELLA'S, DOTS, JUNIOR MINTS, CHARLESTON CHEW, SUGAR DADDY, SUGAR BABIES, ANDES, FLUFFY STUFF, DUBBLE BUBBLE, RAZZLES, CRY BABY, NIK-L-NIP, and TUTSI POP (Mexico). Its products are sold through approximately 25 food and grocery brokers and by the Company itself to customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its customers include wholesale distributors of candy, food and groceries, supermarkets, variety stores, dollar stores, chain grocers, discount chains, cooperative grocery associations, mass merchandisers, warehouse and membership club stores, e-commerce merchants, the United States military and fund-raising charitable organizations.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | FAIL |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
MID PENN BANCORP INC (MPB) is a small-cap value stock in the Money Center Banks industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 56% to 83% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company. The Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mid Penn Bank (the Bank). The Company's primary business consists of attracting deposits and loans from the Bank's network of community banking offices. The Bank is engaged in full-service commercial banking and trust business, making available to the community a range of financial services, including mortgage and home equity loans, secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, lines of credit, construction financing, farm loans, community development and local government loans and various types of time and demand deposits. In addition, the Bank provides a full range of trust and retail investment services. The Bank also offers other services, such as online banking, telephone banking, cash management services, automated teller services and safe deposit boxes. The Bank has approximately 60 full-service retail banking locations in Pennsylvania counties.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | PASS |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | FAIL |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of MID PENN BANCORP INC
UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC. (UFCS) is a small-cap growth stock in the Insurance (Prop. & Casualty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 65% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: United Fire Group, Inc. is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance through a network of independent agencies. It operates in the property and casualty insurance segment, which comprises commercial lines insurance, personal lines insurance and assumed reinsurance. Its commercial lines insurance includes other liability, construction defect losses, commercial fire and allied lines, commercial automobile, workers' compensation, and fidelity and surety. Its personal lines consist primarily of fire and allied lines, including homeowners, and automobile lines. Its other liability is business insurance covering bodily injury and property damage arising from general business operations, accidents on the insured's premises and products manufactured or sold. It market its products in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Westminster, Colorado; Webster, Texas; Princeton, New Jersey; Phoenix, Arizona, and Rocklin, California. Its wholly owned subsidiary is United Fire & Casualty Company.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | FAIL |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC.
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS LP (SPLP) is a small-cap value stock in the Misc. Fabricated Products industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 65% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Steel Partners Holdings L.P. is a diversified global holding company. It owns and operates businesses and has interests in various companies, including diversified industrial products, energy, banking, defense, supply chain management and logistics and youth sports. The Company's segment includes Diversified Industrial, Energy, and Financial Services. The Diversified Industrial segment is comprised of manufacturers of engineered niche industrial products, including joining materials, tubing, building materials, performance materials, and electrical products. The Energy segment provides drilling and production services to the oil and gas industry and owns a youth sports business. It includes Steel Energy and Steel Sports. The Financial Services segment consists primarily of the operations of WebBank, a Utah chartered industrial bank, which is engaged in a full range of banking activities. The Company offers Kasco blades and route repair services and metallized films and packaging.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | FAIL |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | FAIL |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS LP
GOGO INC (GOGO) is a mid-cap value stock in the Communications Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 69% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Gogo Inc. is a provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. The Company designs, builds and operates air-to-ground (ATG) networks, and engineers and maintains in-flight systems of hardware and software. It offers its customers a suite of integrated equipment, network and Internet connectivity products and services, as well as global support capabilities. Its offerings include a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for integrated connectivity, in-flight entertainment, and voice solutions. It offers products and services through a portfolio consisting of its in-flight network, in-flight systems, in-flight services, aviation partner support and production operations functions. Its AVANCE is a software-centric platform that enables it to offer a range of products and features and employ multiple spectrum frequencies and networks. The Company's end users are primarily aircraft owners/operators in the business aviation market.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | FAIL |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of GOGO INC
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC (ENVA) is a small-cap value stock in the Consumer Financial Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 52% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Enova International, Inc. is a technology and analytics company. The Company operates through the domestic and international operations segment. It offers or arranges loans or draws on lines of credit to consumers in approximately 38 states in the United States and Brazil. The Company also offers financing to small businesses in all over 50 states and the Washington District of Columbia in the United States. The Company uses its technology, analytics and customer service capabilities to evaluate, underwrite and fund loans or provide financing, allowing it to offer consumers and small businesses credit or financing. Its customers include the growing number of consumers and small businesses, which have bank accounts but use alternative financial services because of their limited access to more traditional credit from banks, credit card companies and other lenders. Its financing products include installment loans and receivables purchase agreements (RPAs) and line of credit accounts.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | FAIL |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | FAIL |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP INC (WNEB) is a small-cap value stock in the Money Center Banks industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 49% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Western New England Bancorp, Inc. is a Massachusetts-chartered stock holding company. The Company serves as a holding company for Westfield Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a full-service, community-oriented financial institution offering a full range of commercial and retail products and services as well as wealth management financial products. The Bank's loan portfolio includes commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans, residential real estate loans, home equity loans and consumer loans. The Bank also provides a variety of banking services, including telephone and online banking, remote deposit capture, cash management services, overdraft facilities, night deposit services, and safe deposit facilities. The Bank operates approximately 25 banking offices in Hampden and Hampshire counties in western Massachusetts, and Hartford and Tolland counties in northern Connecticut. It also operates approximately 22 automated teller machines (ATMs).
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | FAIL |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | PASS |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP INC
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC (JEF) is a mid-cap value stock in the Investment Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 59% to 72% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a global, full-service investment banking and capital markets company. The Company provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. Its segments include Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management and Merchant Banking. The Investment Banking and Capital Markets segment includes investment banking, capital markets and other related services. Investment banking provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across industry sectors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Capital markets businesses operate across the spectrum of equities and fixed income products. The Asset Management segment manages, invests in and provides services to a diverse group of alternative asset management platforms across a spectrum of investment strategies and asset classes. The Merchant Banking segment consists of its various merchant banking businesses and investments.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | FAIL |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC
BANK7 CORP (BSVN) is a small-cap value stock in the Money Center Banks industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 63% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Bank7 Corp. is a bank holding company that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank7 (the Bank). The Bank is engaged in providing banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers located in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. The Bank's loan categories include commercial real estate lending, energy lending, and commercial and industrial lending. The Bank also provide consumer lending services to individuals for personal and household purposes, including secured and unsecured term loans and home improvement loans. Its consumer lending services include residential real estate loans and mortgage banking services, personal lines of credit and other installment loans. It offers deposit banking products, including commercial deposit services, commercial checking, money market, and other deposit accounts, and retail deposit services such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts and savings accounts.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | FAIL |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | PASS |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | FAIL |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | PASS |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | PASS |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | FAIL |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | PASS |
Detailed Analysis of BANK7 CORP
AERSALE CORP (ASLE) is a small-cap growth stock in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Motley Fool changed from 69% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: AerSale Corporation provides a service support to owners and operators of used commercial aircraft who lack the infrastructure. The Company's segments include Asset Management Solutions and Technical Operations (TechOps). Asset Management Solutions activities include the sale and lease of aircraft and engines, as well as the disassembly of assets for component parts that can be utilized to support third-party sales and lower the cost to maintain its portfolio of leased assets. business model provides an alternative to the supply of new aircraft, engines and parts traditionally sold by original equipment manufacturers or delivered new and leased by pure-play aircraft and engine leasing companies. TechOps segment provides nose-to-tail maintenance, repair and overhaul services on the commercial aircraft, engines and components. TechOps also provides maintenance and modification services for aircraft and their individual components.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
| PROFIT MARGIN: | PASS |
| RELATIVE STRENGTH: | PASS |
| COMPARE SALES AND EPS GROWTH TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR: | FAIL |
| INSIDER HOLDINGS: | PASS |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: | PASS |
| PROFIT MARGIN CONSISTENCY: | FAIL |
| R&D AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALES: | NEUTRAL |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: | PASS |
| INVENTORY TO SALES: | PASS |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO SALES: | PASS |
| LONG TERM DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: | PASS |
| "THE FOOL RATIO" (P/E TO GROWTH): | FAIL |
| AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | FAIL |
| SALES: | PASS |
| DAILY DOLLAR VOLUME: | PASS |
| PRICE: | PASS |
| INCOME TAX PERCENTAGE: | FAIL |
Detailed Analysis of AERSALE CORP
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