Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEIM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Technology · Communication Equipment
EV/EBITDA
↓
49.72
↑+107% vs avg
5yr avg: 24.01
30Y Low7.3·High67.0
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 73.45
30Y Low3.6·High147.9
P/B Ratio
↑
12.05
↑+460% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.15
30Y Low0.5·High3.2
ROE
↑
49.9%
↓+598% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.1%
30Y Low-31%·High50%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.64
↓-68% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.97
30Y Low0.1·High7.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
FEIM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Frequency Electronics, Inc. trades at 28.3x earnings, 50% below its 5-year average of 56.3x, sitting at the 63rd percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Technology sector median P/E of 28.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $681M | $179M | $91M | $61M | $75M | $99M | $91M | $107M | $78M | $92M | $91M |
| Enterprise Value | $686M | $183M | $78M | $57M | $73M | $99M | $104M | $104M | $70M | $90M | $91M |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.35 | 7.56 | 16.27 | — | — | 144.94 | — | — | — | — | 92.09 |
| P/S Ratio | 9.76 | 2.56 | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.56 | 1.83 | 2.19 | 2.17 | 1.98 | 1.83 | 1.50 |
| P/B Ratio | 12.05 | 3.21 | 2.27 | 1.86 | 1.61 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.23 | 1.03 | 0.97 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 12.55 | 237.61 | 34.53 | 9.10 | — | — | 25.00 | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | 10.40 | 51.97 | 18.62 | 8.17 | — | — | 17.18 | 23.73 | 30.97 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
FEIM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 49.7x EBITDA, 107% above its 5-year average of 24.0x. The Technology sector median is 16.6x, placing the stock at a 199% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.62 | 1.42 | 1.39 | 1.50 | 1.82 | 2.50 | 2.10 | 1.78 | 1.79 | 1.50 |
| EV / EBITDA | 49.72 | 13.25 | 10.98 | — | — | 47.81 | — | — | — | — | 23.87 |
| EV / EBIT | 58.43 | 14.92 | 14.07 | — | — | 163.50 | — | — | — | — | 36.76 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 10.87 | 220.44 | 33.40 | 9.03 | — | — | 22.48 | — | — |
FEIM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Frequency Electronics, Inc. earns an operating margin of 16.8%. Operating margins have expanded from -11.5% to 16.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 49.9% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 20.1% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
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 | 43.1% | 43.1% | 33.6% | 19.2% | 17.8% | 31.2% | 13.9% | 31.9% | 13.1% | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Operating Margin | 16.8% | 16.8% | 9.1% | -11.5% | -16.6% | -1.8% | -26.2% | -5.7% | -31.5% | -14.9% | 2.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 34.1% | 34.1% | 10.1% | -13.5% | -17.9% | 1.3% | -24.1% | -5.1% | -60.3% | -9.6% | 1.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 49.9% | 49.9% | 15.4% | -13.8% | -17.0% | 1.2% | -17.0% | -4.0% | -31.2% | -5.3% | 1.1% |
| ROA | 24.8% | 24.8% | 5.9% | -6.3% | -9.5% | 0.7% | -11.2% | -3.0% | -24.2% | -4.1% | 0.8% |
| ROIC | 20.1% | 20.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% | -12.2% | -1.2% | -12.9% | -3.7% | -13.0% | -6.2% | 1.1% |
| ROCE | 17.0% | 17.0% | 7.7% | -7.4% | -11.4% | -1.2% | -13.7% | -3.5% | -13.5% | -6.9% | 1.2% |
FEIM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Frequency Electronics, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (78% below the sector average of 2.9x). Net debt stands at $4M ($9M total debt minus $5M cash). Interest coverage of 112.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.30 | — | — | — | 0.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.87 | — | — | 4.40 | — | — | — | — | 1.58 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.07 | -0.30 | -0.13 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.23 | -0.06 | -0.12 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.29 | 0.29 | -1.70 | — | — | -0.36 | — | — | — | — | 0.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -1.68 | -17.17 | -1.13 | -0.07 | — | — | -2.53 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 112.81 | 112.81 | 46.05 | -29.95 | -104.39 | -7.54 | -101.74 | -33.94 | -156.90 | -50.17 | 9.94 |
FEIM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.26x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.26x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.77x to 2.26x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | 2.26 | 1.89 | 1.77 | 2.56 | 2.97 | 3.94 | 9.03 | 9.91 | 8.61 | 8.33 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.13 | 1.02 | 1.65 | 2.02 | 2.17 | 5.03 | 4.92 | 5.03 | 4.33 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.11 | 2.04 | 2.67 | 1.23 | 1.64 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.74 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.57 | 1.60 | 1.99 | 1.90 | 1.55 | 1.44 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 0.97 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 124.58 | 99.96 | 130.96 | 99.37 | 134.38 | 99.76 | 96.08 | 86.71 | 137.37 | 118.11 |
FEIM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Frequency Electronics, Inc. returns 1.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.4% dividend yield and 0.1% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 40.2% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | 1.4% | 5.4% | — | 15.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 40.2% | 40.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.5% | 13.2% | 6.1% | — | — | 0.7% | — | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 8.0% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 11.0% | — | — | 4.0% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 15.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $10M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M |
Peer Comparison
Compare FEIM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FEIMYou | $681M | 28.3 | 49.7 | — | 43.1% | 16.8% | 49.9% | 20.1% | 0.6 |
 VSAT | $9B | -256.9 | 9.5 | 14.7 | 27.4% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 4.7 |
 MRCY | $7B | -171.9 | 112.9 | 56.3 | 27.9% | -2.2% | -2.6% | -0.8% | 10.3 |
 KTOS | $10B | 393.0 | 105.7 | — | 22.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.1 |
 CW | $29B | 60.9 | 46.8 | 52.2 | 37.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 2.1 |
 MTSI | $30B | -542.8 | 158.9 | 156.8 | 54.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 6.0% | 2.8 |
 VECO | $5B | 131.3 | 124.1 | 103.4 | 40.0% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 6.6 |
 RBBN | $437M | 11.3 | 9.1 | 16.8 | 47.0% | 2.4% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 5.0 |
 AXTI | $4B | -188.5 | — | — | 12.7% | -24.9% | -7.2% | -6.0% | — |
 LHX | $53B | 33.5 | 18.4 | 19.9 | 25.7% | 10.0% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 3.1 |
 RTX | $245B | 36.7 | 21.5 | 30.8 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 3.1 |
| Technology Median | — | 28.3 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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FEIM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FEIM stock.
What is Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 28.3x. The historical average is 37.6x. This places it at the 63th percentile of its historical range.
What is Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 49.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 22.0x.
What is Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s ROE?
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 49.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 1.1%.
Is FEIM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Frequency Electronics, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 28.3x. This is at the 63th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.43% with a payout ratio of 40.2%.
What are Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s profit margins?
Frequency Electronics, Inc. has 43.1% gross margin and 16.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Frequency Electronics, Inc. have?
Frequency Electronics, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.