Supply Network Limited (ASX:SNL) Has Attractive Fundamentals

I've been keeping an eye on Supply Network Limited (ASX:SNL) because I'm attracted to its fundamentals. Looking at the company as a whole, as a potential stock investment, I believe SNL has a lot to offer. Basically, it is a financially-robust company with a great track record and a buoyant future outlook. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. If you're interested in understanding beyond my broad commentary, take a look at the report on Supply Network here.

Excellent balance sheet with solid track record and pays a dividend

Investors seeking high cash growth potential should consider SNL, with forecasted operating cash flow growth of triple-digits in the upcoming year. This is expected to flow down into an impressive return on equity of 22% over the next couple of years. SNL delivered a bottom-line expansion of 12% in the prior year, with its most recent earnings level surpassing its average level over the last five years. The strong earnings growth is reflected in impressive double-digit 24% return to shareholders, which is an notable feat for the company.

ASX:SNL Past and Future Earnings, April 23rd 2019
ASX:SNL Past and Future Earnings, April 23rd 2019

SNL is financially robust, with ample cash on hand and short-term investments to meet upcoming liabilities. This suggests prudent control over cash and cost by management, which is a key determinant of the company’s health. SNL appears to have made good use of debt, producing operating cash levels of 0.58x total debt in the prior year. This is a strong indication that debt is reasonably met with cash generated.

ASX:SNL Historical Debt, April 23rd 2019
ASX:SNL Historical Debt, April 23rd 2019

Next Steps:

For Supply Network, I've put together three fundamental factors you should further research:

  1. Valuation: What is SNL worth today? Is the stock undervalued, even when its growth outlook is factored into its intrinsic value? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether SNL is currently mispriced by the market.

  2. Dividend Income vs Capital Gains: Does SNL return gains to shareholders through reinvesting in itself and growing earnings, or redistribute a decent portion of earnings as dividends? Our historical dividend yield visualization quickly tells you what your can expect from SNL as an investment.

  3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of SNL? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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