EDGW  Edgewater Technology Inc.

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

Technology

Industry

Computer Software: Programming, Data Processing

Market Cap.

44.8M

Inconsistent Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years

EDGW has somewhat efficiently invested its financial resources in buildings, projects, and equipment. However, there has been some inconsistency from year-to-year. Look at reasons for this inconsistency to determine the likelihood of future sustainability.

EDGW has created $10.39 of cash for every $100 invested.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
20072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow 6.40M 7.43M -275,000.00 330,000.00 5.05M
divided by
Invested Capital 85.39M 33.81M 42.76M 22.13M 23.33M
Cash ROIC 7.49% 21.97% -0.64% 1.49% 21.64%

Very Poor Return on Equity over the past 5 years

EDGW has shown an inability to deliver results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management, EDGW operating in a highly competitive industry, or having a weak business in general.

EDGW has generated a $30.06 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
20072008200920102011
Net Income 8.81M -47.02M -3.84M -23.57M 344,000.00
divided by
Stockholders' Equity 107.53M 57.96M 55.12M 32.97M 31.71M
Return on Equity 8.19% -81.12% -6.97% -71.51% 1.08%

Good Business Performance over the past 10 years

It's likely EDGW has been unable to maintain profitability in tough economic times, making it a somewhat cyclical business. The other possibility is EDGW has expended significant capital on items such as property, plant and equipment in specific years. Look for correlations.

EDGW has created positive free cash flow for 7 or 8 of the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow -3.93M 695,000.00 -840,000.00 706,000.00 6.65M 6.40M 7.43M -275,000.00 330,000.00 5.05M