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Will Optimism Return For Latham Group In 2023 (NASD: SWIM)?

by | Nov 21, 2022 | 52 Week Lows, Consumer Discretionary, Stock Picks


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Latham Group (SWIM) Company Overview & Stock Price Forecast

This article provides a brief analysis and stock rating for Latham Group (SWIM) including an updated stock price target. Additional data on the company’s earnings yield, price/earnings ratio, return on invested capital and YTD performance are discussed as well.

Latham Group Fundamentals

SWIM Stock Rating

Stock Price Target: $14.77

In the section below, we discuss the earnings yield, P/E, return on invested capital and YTD performance for Latham Group in comparison to the Recreation industry and the S&P 500.

Latham Group is a Small Cap company with a Market Cap of $334.4M.

How are investors using Latham Group earnings yield to assess the company?

Latham Group (SWIM)_ Earnings Yield in Comparison to the Recreation Industry, S&P 500 and 10 Year Treasury Rate

The earnings yield is used to show the percentage of a company’s earnings per share. Investors typically use earnings yield to determine which assets are underpriced or overpriced relative to other variables, like sector, industry or bond yields. Simply put, the earnings yield of a company can be used to assess how expensive a company is in relation to the earnings that are generated. When valuing companies, the SIS Research Group does not utilize the inverse P/E ratio to calculate the earnings yield. Instead, we use an adjusted earning yield calculation to capture variation amongst companies (i.e. debt and tax rates).

The current earnings yield for Latham Group is 14.81%, in comparison to 4.85% for the S&P 500 and 3.82% for the 10-year treasury bond. The median earnings yield for the Recreation industry is 7.51%.

What does Latham Group Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) tell investors about the company?

Latham Group (SWIM)_ Price-to-Earnings, Price-to-Sales and Price-to-Book Value in Comparison to the Recreation Industry and the S&P 500

The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is a relatively popular metric used by investors and analysts for valuing a company’s stock. The P/E ratio can be used to show how a stock’s valuation compares to other companies and the total market. Investors use the P/E ratio to determine what the market is willing to pay today based on a company’s past or future earnings. A high P/E ratio could mean that a stock’s price is too high relative to earnings, which could be a signal that a stock is currently overvalued. In turn, a low P/E ratio could indicate that a company’s current stock price is low relative to earnings. 

Latham Group is currently trading at a P/E of 43.07. The P/E for the Recreation industry is 12.93 and the P/E for the S&P 500 is 20.62.

What is the current Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S) for Latham Group?

The Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S) looks at a company’s market cap and revenue to determine valuation. The P/S ratio is calculated by taking a company’s market cap and dividing by the total sales or revenue. The P/S ratio gives an idea of how much the market values every dollar of a company’s sales and can be effective in valuing unprofitable growth stocks or companies that are currently undergoing special situations or challenges. A lower the P/S ratio can be an indicator of good value.

Latham Group is currently trading at a P/S of 0.54. The P/S for the Recreation industry is 0.60 and the P/S for the S&P 500 is 2.38.

How does Latham Group Price-to-BookRatio (P/B) compare to the Recreation industry?

Price-to-book value (P/B) is the ratio of the market value of a company’s shares divided by its book value of equity (the value of it’s assets on the books). The book value is the difference between the book value of assets and liabilities. Typically, investors use the P/B ratio to assess if a stock is valued properly (a value of one means that the stock price is trading in line with the book value of the company). A company with a high P/B ratio could mean the stock price is overvalued as well as the converse.

Latham Group P/B ratio is 0.97. The P/B for the Recreation industry is 0.75 and the P/B for the S&P 500 is 3.96.

How attractive is Latham Group Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) to investors?

Latham Group (SWIM)_ Return on Invested Capital in Comparison to the Recreation Industry and the S&P 500

Investors use the return on invested capital (ROIC) to assess how efficient a company is at turning capital into profits. The ROIC is the amount of money a company makes on it’s investments that is above the average cost of debt and equity.

Investors can use the ROIC to provide context for metrics like the (P/E) ratio. For instance, when used in isolation a low P/E ratio could suggest a company is oversold but the decline could be because a company is no longer generating value for shareholders. Conversely, companies that consistently generate high rates of ROIC can plausibly trade at a premium compared to other stocks, even if their P/E ratios are high.

Latham Group ROIC is currently 1.13% in comparison to 9.60% for the Recreation industry and 9.10% for the S&P 500.

Latham Group (SWIM)_ Price Target & 52-Week Price Range

How has TICKER stock performed over the past year? What is the current analyst price target?

Over the past 52 weeks, Latham Group has traded between the range of $2.88 and $27.25.

The current Analyst Price Target for Latham Group is $14.77.

What is Latham Group YOY Performance in comparison to its industry and the total market?

The YOY performance for Latham Group is -86.82%. The Recreation industry has a YOY performance of -40.14% in comparison to the YOY S&P 500 performance of -15.65%.

Latham Group (SWIM)_ YOY Performance in Comparison to the Recreation Industry and the S&P 500

Recent Financial Results

  • Net sales of $189.4M, up 16.9% YOY
  • Net income of $11.9M versus net loss of $11.3M in the prior year period, representing a 6.3% net income margin
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $42.3M, up 17.0% YoY, representing a 22.3% Adjusted EBITDA margin
  • Net sales of $587.8M, up 19.6% YoY
  • Net income of $13.3M versus net loss of $56.4M in the prior year period, representing a 2.3% net income margin
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $138.9M, up 23.5% YoYr, representing a 23.6% adjusted EBITDA margin

Stock Price Target: $14.77


Company Overview

SWIM Stock Rating

Latham Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It offers a portfolio of pools and related products, including in-ground swimming pools, pool covers, and pool liners. The company was formerly known as Latham Topco, Inc. and changed its name to Latham Group, Inc. in March 2021. Latham Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Latham, New York.

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This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The information contained herein should not solely be used for the formation of an investment decision, whether you are a long term or short term investor.