Teletouch Communications, Inc.

    Teletouch Communications, Inc.

    OOTC:TLLEQ
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    Share Statistics

    As of November 30, 2012, Teletouch Communications, Inc. has 48.74M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding48.74M

    Enterprise Valuation

    These figures are as of November 30, 2012. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.36 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Teletouch Communications, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 2.40, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales0.36
    EV / FCF2.40

    Financial Position

    As of November 30, 2012, Teletouch Communications, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.40, meaning it holds 0.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -144.48, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -0.37 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio0.40
    Quick Ratio0.29
    Debt / Equity-144.48
    Debt / EBITDA-21.92
    Interest Coverage-0.37

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended November 30, 2012. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -22.38, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.84, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 10.91 indicates how many times Teletouch Communications, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)-22.38
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)2.84
    Inventory Turnover10.91

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended November 30, 2012. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.49, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate31.49

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended November 30, 2012, Teletouch Communications, Inc. posted a gross margin of 49.01, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -5.92 and net profit margin of -14.62 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin49.01
    Operating Margin-5.92
    Pretax Margin-12.41
    Profit Margin-14.62
    EBITDA Margin-1.87

    Stock Splits

    Teletouch Communications, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 26, 1998 with a 3:2 split ratio.

    Last Split Date6/26/1998
    Split Ratio3:2

    Scores

    As of November 30, 2012, Teletouch Communications, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of -8.48, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score-8.48