The Cooper Companies Reports Higher Revenue



The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE:COO) earned $295.6 million in revenue during its third quarter. The company recorded 4 percent year over year growth in revenue. The company’s GAAP earnings per share stood at 86 cents. It had earned 48 cents in EPS during the corresponding quarter of the last year. The Cooper Companies recorded its Non-GAAP EPS at 91 cents. Its free cash flow for the quarter stood at $58.4 million.

  • The Cooper Companies reported 60% gross margin for the quarter.
  • The Cooper Companies had 51% gross margin during the third quarter of the last fiscal year.

The company president and Chief Executive Officer, Robert S. Weiss, said “We are very pleased with our performance this quarter. We gained market share within CVI, posted strong margins in CVI and CSI, generated solid EPS growth, and once again delivered significant free cash flow. We are raising our EPS and free cash flow guidance for the remainder of the year and believe we are well positioned to continue delivering strong operating results.”

The Cooper Companies declared its depreciation and amortization expenses for the quarter at $23.9 million. Its interest expenses were at $8.7 million, which is 3% of its sales. The company had incurred $11.1 million in interest expenses during the third quarter of the last year. The company’s total debt decreased $66.3 million from the previous quarter, to $646.7 million.

Key Financial Stats

Valuation

  • Price/Earnings(TTM)24.30
  • Price/Cash Flow11.20
  • Price/Sales (TTM)1.70
  • Price/Book1.23

Financial Strength

  • Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.90
  • Current Ratio (MRQ)2.40
  • LT Debt to Equity (MRQ)0.45
  • Total Debt to Capital (MRQ)0.46
  • Return on Equity5.00

Assets

  • Asset Turnover0.40
  • Asset per Employee76345.15
  • Inventory Turnover1.60

Per Share Data

  • Earnings (TTM)1.68
  • Current P/E Ratio2.40
  • Cash Flow3.66
  • Annual Dividend0.06
  • Book Value33.12
  • EBITDA11.00

Profitability

  • Market Cap1.68
  • Gross Margin (TTM)62.00
  • Operating Margin (TTM)11.00
  • Profit Margin (TTM) 6.90

Management Effectiveness

  • Return on Equity (TTM)5.00%
  • Return on Assets (TTM)3.10%
  • Return on Investment (TTM)3.40%

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