The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 40.7M (2017) → 57.6M (2021)
Headquartered in Neptune, New Jersey, and founded in 1970, Sterling Consolidated Corp. operates globally through its various subsidiaries, specializing in the distribution and sale of O-rings and a broad range of other rubber-based products. Its extensive product lineup includes rubber seals, oil seals, custom-molded rubber and Teflon components, Teflon rods, O-ring cords, bonded seals, O-ring kits, and specialized stuffing box sealant products. These offerings serve a diverse array of industrial sectors such as automotive, pump systems, transmissions, oil and energy, machinery, and packaging. The company's clientele spans both smaller distributors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Beyond its core product offerings, Sterling Consolidated also provides freight forwarding and related logistical services, and generates income from leasing commercial real estate to external parties. The corporation adopted its current name in May 2012, having formerly been known as Oceanview Acquisition Corp.
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+79.0% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue accelerating
-124.5% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
$0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (4%)
Research and development spending
~1 months
$118,505 cash & investments
Short runway — potential dilution ahead through share issuance
Sterling Consolidated grew revenue 79% year-over-year and the growth rate is speeding up. That's the kind of momentum growth investors look for — the question is whether margins can follow.
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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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Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.
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P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.
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