The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 18.4M (2021) → 23.9M (2025)
Fortran Corporation, through its network of subsidiaries, delivers holistic communication system integration services, primarily serving the media and communication sectors. The company's comprehensive offerings span the entire lifecycle of communication solutions, from initial design and component sourcing to flawless implementation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, it provides specialized services such as mobile billboard advertising, event marketing, support for conventions and trade shows, and the management of political advertising and editorial statements. Its principal subsidiaries include The New Telephone Company, Inc., CCI-Telecom, Inc., B & L Telephone, LLC, and Fortran Communications, Inc. Founded in 1948 and based in Hickory, North Carolina, Fortran Corporation adopted its current name in February 2013, having previously been known as Burke Mills Inc.
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-12.2% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue declining
-131.4% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
$0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (12%)
Research and development spending
~17 months
$719,000 cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
→ Burn rate stable
Adequate runway but may need to raise capital within 2 years
Fortran Corporation's revenue is actually shrinking. In a growth stock, that removes the core investment thesis. The low Winston Score here may be warranted — unless there's a turnaround story.
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Negative ROIC means the business is losing money on every dollar invested in it.
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Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.
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Free cash flow is negative. They are burning cash, not generating it.
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P/E over 35. The market is pricing in heavy, sustained growth.
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