SLTM Solta Medical Inc
Exchange
NASDAQSector
Health CareIndustry
Biotechnology: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic ApparatusMarket Cap.
168.4M
Inconsistent Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years
SLTM 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.
SLTM has created $14.17 of cash for every $100 invested.
SLTM has created $14.17 of cash for every $100 invested.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 5.03M | -3.43M | -8.68M | 8.18M | -773,000.00 | |||||
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Invested Capital | 6.62M | 84.68M | 89.88M | 89.86M | 157.42M | |||||
| Cash ROIC | 75.94% | -4.05% | -9.65% | 9.11% | -0.49% | |||||
Very Poor Return on Equity over the past 5 years
SLTM has shown an inability to deliver results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management,
SLTM operating in a highly competitive industry, or having a weak business in general.
SLTM has generated a $4.86 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
SLTM has generated a $4.86 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||
| Net Income | 2.78M | -16.39M | -11.19M | -2.02M | -1.33M | |||||
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 58.12M | 107.82M | 100.24M | 122.14M | 126.18M | |||||
| Return on Equity | 4.78% | -15.20% | -11.17% | -1.65% | -1.05% | |||||
Poor Business Performance over the past 10 years
SLTM's inability to produce positive free cash flow for the majority of the past 10 years is concerning.
It should be a red flag, since this company does not have a track record of delivering results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management or the nature of its business.
SLTM has been losing money for the majority of the past 10 years.
SLTM has been losing money for the majority of the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Free Cash Flow | - | - | -916,000.00 | -6.56M | 340,000.00 | 5.03M | -3.43M | -8.68M | 8.18M | -773,000.00 |