Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 6.0x · EV/EBITDA 16.1x · ROE 15.4%. (2006–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $26M | $36M | $34M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $26M | $36M | $47M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 6.02 | 8.38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.15 | 1.59 | 1.48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.85 | 1.18 | 1.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 48.20 | 66.71 | 13.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 46.47 | 64.32 | 10.83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.58 | 2.03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.11 | 22.34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 66.43 | 18.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 64.7% | 64.7% | 75.6% | 77.1% | 75.8% | 73.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% | 71.2% | 73.1% | 74.9% |
| Operating Margin | -6.0% | -6.0% | -70.8% | -11.2% | 11.4% | 17.1% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 8.2% | 16.1% | 16.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.0% | 19.0% | -46.8% | 3.1% | 8.2% | 15.0% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 5.9% | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.4% | 15.4% | -35.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% | 11.0% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| ROA | 8.8% | 8.8% | -17.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| ROIC | -3.0% | -3.0% | -27.7% | -4.0% | 6.5% | 28.1% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 21.1% | 30.3% |
| ROCE | -3.6% | -3.6% | -34.3% | -6.3% | 7.8% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 5.7% | 16.1% | 19.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.66 | 0.59 | 0.70 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.06 | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.80 | 1.80 | — | 426.98 | 6.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.22 | 0.23 | 0.31 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.56 | -0.70 | -0.62 | -0.50 | -0.65 | -0.31 | -0.50 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.10 | -0.10 | — | 310.37 | 5.00 | -4.54 | -4.35 | -6.14 | -6.49 | -1.47 | -1.77 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.28 | 4.91 | 5.01 | 4.68 | -4.98 | -4.03 | -5.43 | -5.94 | -2.59 | -3.40 |
| Interest Coverage | -3.68 | -3.68 | -13.91 | -2.51 | 242.64 | — | — | — | — | 1014.00 | — |
Net cash position: cash ($3M) exceeds total debt ($3M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.78 | 0.91 | 0.30 | 4.81 | 4.88 | 4.69 | 7.31 | 2.82 | 3.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.78 | 0.91 | 0.30 | 4.81 | 4.88 | 4.69 | 7.31 | 2.82 | 3.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.15 | 4.11 | 4.27 | 4.11 | 6.62 | 1.95 | 2.54 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.75 | 0.94 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 62.68 | 53.05 | 48.18 | 47.02 | 54.89 | 49.53 | 47.02 | 43.16 | 57.81 | 39.35 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55.0% | 31.4% | 29.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 16.6% | 11.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 2.1% | 1.5% | 7.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $3M | $3M | $3M |
Persistent operating losses
According to current market data, ACCS trades at a P/E of 6.16 and a P/S of 1.17, suggesting that investors are heavily discounting the company's future growth prospects due to the recent 1.90% revenue contraction and the ongoing challenges in achieving consistent operating profitability.
The low P/E multiple appears to be a reflection of the market's skepticism regarding the company's ability to scale its newswire business effectively. Investors should monitor whether the current valuation represents a value opportunity or a 'value trap' given the lack of forward-looking earnings guidance and the negative operating margin trend.
Based on reported financial figures, ACCS has struggled to generate positive returns, with ROIC falling to -1.9% in 2026Q1, indicating that the company is currently failing to compound capital effectively as it navigates a difficult transition period in its core service offerings.
The negative ROIC trend suggests that the capital deployed into the business is not currently yielding sufficient returns to cover the cost of operations. This performance warrants further investigation into whether the recent rebranding and strategic pivot are creating long-term value or merely consuming capital without improving the underlying return profile.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, the company's asset turnover ratio has remained consistently low at approximately 0.13, suggesting that the current asset base is not being utilized efficiently to drive revenue growth within the competitive advertising and communications services industry.
The persistent DSO levels, hovering around 60 days, indicate that the company may face challenges in accelerating cash collection from its small-cap client base. This lack of efficiency in working capital management likely contributes to the company's inability to maintain a stable cash conversion cycle.
According to the 2026Q1 balance sheet, the current ratio of 0.88 highlights a persistent liquidity gap, as the company's short-term obligations continue to exceed its liquid assets, potentially limiting its ability to fund further strategic initiatives without external capital support.
The consistent sub-unity current ratio over the past ten quarters suggests that the company operates with very little margin for error regarding its short-term cash requirements. Investors should monitor this closely, as any further deterioration in liquidity could force management to prioritize debt service or cost-cutting over necessary growth investments.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to ACCS, as it obscures the company's underlying operating losses and the significant impact of non-operating items on net income, which can create a misleading impression of the company's true earning power and core business health.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/Sales or adjusted EBITDA metrics to better understand the company's operational performance, as the P/E ratio is heavily distorted by non-recurring gains. Relying on P/E in this context may lead to an overestimation of the company's profitability and a failure to recognize the risks associated with its current cost structure.
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ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 6.0x. The historical average is 8.4x.
ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 22.3x.
ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 15.4%. The historical average is 13.0%.
Based on historical data, ACCESS Newswire Inc. is trading at a P/E of 6.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
ACCESS Newswire Inc. has 64.7% gross margin and -6.0% operating margin.
ACCESS Newswire Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.