Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ:ULBI) specializes in providing power solutions and communications systems across two main segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. Competing in the energy and communications sectors, Ultralife aims to maintain a strong market presence through innovation and strategic acquisitions.
On April 1, 2025, ULBI reported an EPS of $0.01, which was below the estimated $0.23. This shortfall in EPS can be attributed to several factors, including a decline in operating income for the fourth quarter to $1.5 million, down from $3.6 million in the same period of 2023, partly due to one-time costs and GAAP adjustments related to the acquisition of Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Despite the lower EPS, Ultralife's revenue for the period was $43.85 million, surpassing the estimated $40 million. This revenue performance was driven by an 11.7% increase in sales for Battery & Energy Products, although it was offset by a significant 55.1% decline in sales for Communications Systems. The gross profit for the quarter was $10.6 million, representing 24.2% of revenue, slightly down from the previous year's 25.6%.
Ultralife's financial metrics indicate a relatively low valuation compared to its earnings, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 8.99. The company's price-to-sales ratio is about 0.49, suggesting that the stock is trading at less than half of its annual sales per share. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 0.50, reflecting the company's valuation in relation to its revenue.
The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of approximately 3.30, indicating that its current assets are more than three times its current liabilities. Ultralife's debt-to-equity ratio is low at approximately 0.06, suggesting a conservative approach to leveraging its equity. The earnings yield is about 11.13%, representing the percentage of each dollar invested in the equity that was earned by the company.
