Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -8.5x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -33.9%. (1996–2025 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 | $55M | $54M | $39M | $44M | $45M | $57M | $32M | $16M | $16M | $28M | $17M |
| Enterprise Value | $74M | $74M | $47M | $52M | $39M | $63M | $40M | $28M | $15M | $31M | $12M |
| P/E Ratio → | -8.54 | — | — | — | — | 18.92 | 19.22 | — | — | — | 2.93 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.39 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.99 | 3.05 | 2.00 | 1.98 | 2.28 | 2.93 | 2.17 | 1.21 | 1.08 | 1.66 | 0.67 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 42.60 | — | 4.14 | 40.02 | 15.22 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | 19.58 | — | 3.23 | 13.35 | 8.79 | — | 8.46 | — | — |
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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 | — | 0.62 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.37 | 0.13 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 7.66 | 12.38 | 11.31 | 11.42 | 15.31 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 21.94 | — | — | 12.96 | — | — | — | — | 1.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 50.79 | — | 3.63 | 44.59 | 18.85 | — | — | — | — |
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 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 14.2% | 12.7% | 13.5% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| Operating Margin | -5.5% | -5.5% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% | 0.1% | -4.9% | -4.9% | -15.2% | -24.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.3% | -5.3% | -1.2% | -1.2% | -2.3% | 3.0% | 2.0% | -4.5% | -4.0% | -13.2% | 6.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -33.9% | -33.9% | -8.0% | -7.6% | -12.8% | 17.2% | 11.8% | -27.9% | -22.1% | -50.3% | 26.4% |
| ROA | -5.6% | -5.6% | -1.3% | -1.4% | -2.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | -6.5% | -5.9% | -18.1% | 9.2% |
| ROIC | -15.4% | -15.4% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.9% | 0.3% | -16.3% | -19.3% | -47.3% | -58.8% |
| ROCE | -15.5% | -15.5% | 7.0% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.5% | 0.2% | -12.4% | -12.6% | -31.2% | -52.8% |
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 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 0.88 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 1.30 | 1.28 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.37 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 2.82 | 3.74 | 4.68 | 3.28 | 7.43 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.09 | 0.39 | 0.35 | -0.28 | 0.34 | 0.52 | 0.90 | -0.06 | 0.15 | -0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 1.23 | 1.88 | -1.60 | 1.17 | 2.95 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 8.19 | — | -0.51 | 4.57 | 3.63 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | -4.05 | -4.05 | 1.27 | -0.09 | -0.18 | 5.60 | -0.76 | -5.28 | -3.36 | -13.14 | 2.30 |
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 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.43 | 1.65 | 1.86 | 1.70 | 1.57 | 1.85 | 2.42 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.82 | 0.93 | 1.03 | 1.60 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.22 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.86 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.11 | 1.17 | 1.04 | 1.06 | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.47 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1.80 | 1.54 | 2.26 | 2.76 | 4.33 | 3.75 | 4.33 | 4.50 | 6.25 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 41.54 | 39.72 | 36.35 | 34.66 | 38.88 | 37.56 | 34.68 | 44.48 | 41.32 | 31.85 |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 5.3% | 5.2% | — | — | — | 34.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 2.3% | — | 24.1% | 2.5% | 6.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $22M | $22M | $22M | $22M | $23M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $20M | $20M |
Operational insolvency and liquidity
According to the most recent quarterly data, Sypris Solutions' gross margin has compressed to 3.2% in 2026Q1, down from 16.8% in 2024Q3, signaling that the company's current manufacturing footprint is unable to generate sufficient contribution to cover its fixed operating overhead in the current demand environment.
The collapse in operating margins to -14.0% suggests that the company is currently operating well below the utilization levels required for its high-fixed-cost forging and electronics assembly infrastructure. Investors should monitor whether the company can achieve a structural reduction in its cost base, as current margins appear insufficient to sustain long-term operations without further capital erosion.
Based on reported financial statements, the company's ROIC has deteriorated to -9.2% in 2026Q1, a sharp reversal from the 5.0% peak observed in 2024Q3, indicating that the firm is currently destroying shareholder value rather than compounding it through its core industrial and defense-related manufacturing activities.
The negative trend in ROIC reflects the inability of the business to generate returns exceeding its cost of capital, exacerbated by the persistent contraction in revenue. This decay suggests that the company's invested capital is increasingly tied up in underutilized assets that fail to contribute to bottom-line profitability.
As indicated by the company's recent filings, the cash conversion cycle has expanded to 204 days in 2026Q1, driven largely by an elevated days inventory outstanding of 200 days, which highlights significant inefficiencies in managing raw material stocks and finished goods within the current cyclical downturn.
The inability to optimize the cash conversion cycle suggests that capital is trapped in inventory, further pressuring the company's already thin liquidity position. This inefficiency appears structural, as the company struggles to align its production schedules with the volatile demand patterns of its automotive and energy sector customers.
Based on the 2026Q1 balance sheet, the quick ratio has fallen to 0.39, reflecting a precarious liquidity position where the company's ability to meet short-term obligations is heavily dependent on the liquidation of slow-moving inventory rather than readily available cash or near-cash equivalents.
The narrowing liquidity buffer warrants close investigation, as the company's cash reserves have dwindled significantly while operating cash flows remain negative. This suggests that the firm may face increasing pressure to secure external financing or divest assets if the current operational cash burn persists through the next several quarters.
Investors frequently misapply the price-to-book ratio to Sypris Solutions, ignoring that the company's book value is heavily comprised of specialized manufacturing assets that may be impaired or lack marketability in a liquidation scenario, thereby obscuring the true risk of the firm's current financial distress.
Relying on P/B ratios for a company with negative earnings and eroding equity base can lead to a false sense of a 'floor' valuation. A more appropriate focus would be on the company's ability to generate positive free cash flow, as the book value of its specialized forging and testing equipment may not reflect its actual economic utility in the current market.
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Sypris Solutions, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -8.5x. The historical average is 19.3x.
Sypris Solutions, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -33.9%. The historical average is -9.3%.
Based on historical data, Sypris Solutions, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -8.5x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sypris Solutions, Inc. has 7.8% gross margin and -5.5% operating margin.