MASI  Masimo Corporation

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Biotechnology: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus

Market Cap.

1.259B

Varying Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years

MASI has efficiently invested its financial resources in buildings, projects, and equipment, resulting in strong returns. However, there is a substantial variation in their Cash ROIC from year-to-year. This company may have unreliable free cash flow or operates in a business where invested capital costs increase substantially on a sporadic basis. Look at reasons for this inconsistency to determine the likelihood of future sustainability.

MASI has created $46.47 of cash for every $100 invested.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
20072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow 21.86M 68.80M 43.49M 51.46M 71.45M
divided by
Invested Capital 76.97M 80.79M 107.86M 151.73M 160.27M
Cash ROIC 28.40% 85.16% 40.32% 33.91% 44.58%

Excellent Return on Equity over the past 5 years

Over the past 5 years, MASI has generated strong profits with money shareholders have invested. This is considered one of the best indicators of quality management. Beware of extremely high Return on Equity (> 50%) as this is often unsustainable.

MASI has generated $23.29 of Earnings for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
20072008200920102011
Net Income 42.26M 31.93M 53.23M 73.53M 63.70M
divided by
Stockholders' Equity 150.07M 219.39M 288.71M 227.65M 276.83M
Return on Equity 28.16% 14.55% 18.44% 32.30% 23.01%

Mediocre Business Performance over the past 10 years

MASI isn't a strong business and might be consistently attempting to fuel growth with debt or has trouble staying profitable. The lack of predictability in free cash flow should be concerning for the reliability of future earnings.

MASI has been unable to consistently create value for shareholders.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
Free Cash Flow - - - -1.87M 182.66M 21.86M 68.80M 43.49M 51.46M 71.45M