Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Technology · Hardware, Equipment & Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
41.23
-4% vs avg
5yr avg: 43.01
30Y Low7.3·High87.0
P/FCF
↑
1346.90
↑+320% vs avg
5yr avg: 320.50
30Y Low8.3·High177.7
P/B Ratio
↓
4.27
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.28
30Y Low1.5·High25.8
ROE
↓
7.5%
↑-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.5%
30Y Low-238%·High208%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: 0.56
30Y Low0.1·High5.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SOTK Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Sono-Tek Corporation trades at 59.7x earnings, 10% below its 5-year average of 66.4x, sitting at the 70th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 27.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 116%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 1346.9x P/FCF, 320% above the 5-year average of 320.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $76M | $58M | $87M | $85M | $80M | $67M | $35M | $38M | $24M | $18M | $16M |
| Enterprise Value | $71M | $53M | $85M | $82M | $76M | $64M | $32M | $36M | $23M | $16M | $15M |
| P/E Ratio → | 59.65 | 45.79 | 60.39 | 133.99 | 32.19 | 59.44 | 31.48 | 237.74 | 65.57 | 118.00 | 27.00 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.69 | 2.85 | 4.42 | 5.65 | 4.70 | 4.49 | 2.27 | 3.30 | 2.19 | 1.82 | 1.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.27 | 3.28 | 5.35 | 5.82 | 5.86 | 6.08 | 3.56 | 4.47 | 2.88 | 2.24 | 2.12 |
| P/FCF | 1346.90 | 1037.86 | 235.86 | 110.71 | 40.39 | 177.70 | 13.77 | — | 14.97 | 20.95 | 111.41 |
| P/OCF | 144.23 | 111.14 | 74.81 | 64.27 | 34.69 | 91.85 | 10.71 | — | 13.40 | 17.23 | 25.81 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SOTK EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Sono-Tek Corporation's enterprise value stands at 41.2x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 43.0x. The Technology sector median is 17.6x, placing the stock at a 135% 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 | — | 2.59 | 4.31 | 5.43 | 4.41 | 4.28 | 2.08 | 3.11 | 2.10 | 1.68 | 1.28 |
| EV / EBITDA | 41.23 | 31.07 | 47.73 | 68.52 | 32.53 | 35.22 | 19.71 | 87.01 | 29.65 | 62.46 | 12.46 |
| EV / EBIT | 69.82 | 34.64 | 48.69 | 103.55 | 26.04 | 45.78 | 25.60 | 162.95 | 45.76 | 127.04 | 18.93 |
| EV / FCF | — | 945.32 | 230.07 | 106.35 | 37.96 | 169.47 | 12.61 | — | 14.36 | 19.32 | 104.07 |
SOTK Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Sono-Tek Corporation earns an operating margin of 4.9%. ROE of 7.5% is modest. ROIC of 5.7% represents adequate 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 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | 47.2% | 47.6% | 45.2% | 48.1% | 46.2% | 47.6% |
| Operating Margin | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 4.5% | 11.0% | 9.0% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 6.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 14.8% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 20.6% | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| ROA | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 14.9% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| ROIC | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 8.8% |
| ROCE | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 12.0% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% | 8.5% |
SOTK Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $5M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| 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 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | 0.56 | 0.44 | 2.10 | 1.31 | 4.50 | 1.08 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.29 | -0.13 | -0.23 | -0.35 | -0.28 | -0.30 | -0.26 | -0.12 | -0.17 | -0.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -3.04 | -3.04 | -1.20 | -2.81 | -2.08 | -1.71 | -1.82 | -5.48 | -1.27 | -5.28 | -0.88 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -92.53 | -5.78 | -4.36 | -2.43 | -8.22 | -1.17 | — | -0.61 | -1.63 | -7.33 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 33.64 | 36.70 | 2.06 | 8.27 | -3.42 | 12.67 |
Net cash position: cash ($5M) exceeds total debt ($0)
SOTK Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Sono-Tek Corporation's current ratio of 3.46x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.65x 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 3.04x to 3.46x 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 | 3.46 | 3.46 | 2.83 | 3.04 | 3.90 | 3.09 | 2.72 | 3.53 | 4.08 | 5.41 | 4.54 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.04 | 2.44 | 3.26 | 2.47 | 2.15 | 2.88 | 3.44 | 4.48 | 3.36 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1.79 | 2.10 | 2.88 | 2.03 | 1.89 | 2.17 | 3.01 | 3.38 | 2.47 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.75 | 0.97 | 0.90 | 1.04 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 1.11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.41 | 2.41 | 1.89 | 2.28 | 3.59 | 3.00 | 3.38 | 3.84 | 4.22 | 3.90 | 3.18 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 41.79 | 27.25 | 39.60 | 23.27 | 43.26 | 22.10 | 43.95 | 25.69 | 43.19 | 37.47 |
SOTK Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Sono-Tek Corporation returns 0.0% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 1.7% (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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| FCF Yield | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 7.3% | — | 6.7% | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M | $15M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SOTK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOTKYou | $76M | 59.7 | 41.2 | 1346.9 | 47.5% | 4.9% | 7.5% | 5.7% | — |
 UEIC | $54M | -3.0 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 28.0% | -0.0% | -12.4% | -0.0% | 2.4 |
 IIIN | $524M | 12.8 | 6.7 | 27.6 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% | 0.1 |
 ACMR | $4B | 43.7 | 27.8 | — | 44.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 2.4 |
 UCTT | $4B | -21.8 | 37.3 | 269.5 | 15.7% | 2.1% | -21.1% | 2.6% | 6.8 |
 MKSI | $21B | 71.7 | 27.6 | 42.4 | 40.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2 |
 NTIC | $75M | 4422.2 | — | — | 37.6% | -7.1% | 0.0% | -5.6% | — |
 NNBR | $141M | -2.6 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 5.7% | -4.3% | -30.8% | -4.5% | 11.9 |
 AMAT | $345B | 50.3 | 41.0 | 60.6 | 48.7% | 29.2% | 35.5% | 33.3% | 0.8 |
 LRCX | $367B | 70.9 | 58.1 | 67.8 | 48.7% | 32.0% | 58.2% | 55.7% | 0.8 |
 ENTG | $23B | 96.2 | 20.0 | 57.3 | 44.4% | 28.9% | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.0 |
| Technology Median | — | 27.6 | 17.6 | 19.5 | 48.5% | -0.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9 |
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What is Sono-Tek Corporation's P/E ratio?
Sono-Tek Corporation's current P/E ratio is 59.7x. The historical average is 47.3x. This places it at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
What is Sono-Tek Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Sono-Tek Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 41.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 28.4x.
What is Sono-Tek Corporation's ROE?
Sono-Tek Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 7.5%. The historical average is 7.7%.
Is SOTK stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Sono-Tek Corporation is trading at a P/E of 59.7x. This is at the 70th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Sono-Tek Corporation's profit margins?
Sono-Tek Corporation has 47.5% gross margin and 4.9% operating margin.