Why is Luna Innovations, Inc. ?
1
The company has declared Negative results for the last 3 consecutive quarters
- INTEREST(HY) At USD 1.2 MM has Grown at 263.83%
- OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y) Lowest at USD -13.42 MM
- PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q) At USD 0.65 MM has Fallen at -50.94%
2
Risky - No result in last 6 months
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of -28.19%, its profits have risen by 31.7%
3
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -28.19% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed S&P 500 in each of the last 3 annual periods
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Luna Innovations, Inc. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Luna Innovations, Inc.
-19.89%
-0.32
195.70%
S&P 500
13.22%
0.61
20.17%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
18.52%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-30.20%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
1.86
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
2.29
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.30
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.93
Tax Ratio
27.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
69.62%
ROCE (avg)
4.73%
ROE (avg)
3.67%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.30
EV to EBIT
56.49
EV to EBITDA
9.71
EV to Capital Employed
0.46
EV to Sales
0.48
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
0.22%
ROE (Latest)
-1.19%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bullish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
Not enough Data to analyse Financial Trend
Not enough Data to analyse Financial Trend
Here's what is working for Luna Innovations, Inc.
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by 1.08% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Luna Innovations, Inc.
Interest
At USD 1.2 MM has Grown at 263.83%
over previous Semi-Annual periodMOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (USD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD 0.65 MM has Fallen at -50.94%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD 0.46 MM has Fallen at -60.53%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (USD MM)
Operating Cash Flow
Lowest at USD -13.42 MM and Fallen
In each year in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company's cash revenues from business operations are falling
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at 36.05 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Lowest at 1.41 times and Fallen
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company's pace of selling inventory has slowed
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at USD 9.3 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Lowest at 2.84 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company's pace of selling Debtors has slowed
Debtors Turnover Ratio






