Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. provides payment solutions, transaction processing services, and financial technologies to various industries in South Africa, South Korea, and internationally. The company develops and markets transaction processing solutions that comprise its smart card-based alternative payment system for the unbanked and under-banked populations of developing economies, and for mobile transaction channels. It operates through three segments: South African Transaction Processing, International Transaction Processing, and Financial Inclusion and Applied Technologies. The South African Transaction Processing segment provides welfare benefit distribution services to the South African government and transaction processing for retailers, utilities, and banks. The International Transaction Processing segment offers payment processing services to merchants and card issuers through its value-added network. The Financial Inclusion and Applied Technologies segment provides short-term loans; and smart card accounts. This segment also sells prepaid products comprising electricity and airtime, as well as hardware and software products; and offers life insurance products. Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Functions related to depository banking
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
SymbolNASDAQ:UEPS
CUSIPN/A
Phone27-11-343-2000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.02
Current Ratio1.32
Quick Ratio1.29
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio4.43
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$610.07 million
Price / Sales0.87
Cash Flow$2.3570 per share
Price / Cash3.95
Book Value$12.29 per share
Price / Book0.76
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$72.95 million
Net Margins7.01%
Return on Equity15.79%
Return on Assets8.61%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,358
Outstanding Shares56,860,000
Market Cap$528.82
Net 1 UEPS Technologies (NASDAQ:UEPS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock symbol?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UEPS."
How were Net 1 UEPS Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:UEPS) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 10th. The business services provider reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.53. The business services provider had revenue of $162.72 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $144.13 million. Net 1 UEPS Technologies had a net margin of 7.01% and a return on equity of 15.79%. View Net 1 UEPS Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Net 1 UEPS Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.61 for the period.
What price target have analysts set for UEPS?
2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $15.00 to $18.00. On average, they anticipate Net 1 UEPS Technologies' share price to reach $16.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 77.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Net 1 UEPS Technologies in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Net 1 UEPS Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Net 1 UEPS Technologies include Lonking (LONKF), AlarmCom (ALRM), Chart Industries (GTLS), Albany International (AIN), Balfour Beatty (BBY), MRC Global (MRC), Brady (BRC), Kaman (KAMN), Mueller Water Products (MWA), SPX Flow (FLOW), Harsco (HSC), Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), JAPAN Stl WORKS/ADR (JPSWY), Essentra (FLRAF) and Actuant (ATU).
Who are Net 1 UEPS Technologies' key executives?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Herman Gideon Kotzé, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Nitin Soma, Chief Technology Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Phil-Hyun Oh, CEO & Pres of KSNET, Inc (Age 59)
- Dr. Serge Christian Pierre Belamant, Consultant (Age 64)
- Mr. Alexander Michael Ramsay Smith CA, CFO, Sec., Treasurer & Director (Age 49)
Has Net 1 UEPS Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about UEPS stock have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Net 1 UEPS Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 0.24 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the business services provider an impact score of 48.05 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are Net 1 UEPS Technologies' major shareholders?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Daiwa SB Investments Ltd. (0.66%). Company insiders that own Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock include Alasdair Jonathan Kemsley Pein, Alfred T Mockett, Christopher Stefan Seabrooke, Herman Kotze, Nitin Soma, Paul Edwards and Philip Marc Belamant. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
Which institutional investors are buying Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock?
UEPS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Daiwa SB Investments Ltd.. Company insiders that have bought Net 1 UEPS Technologies stock in the last two years include Alfred T Mockett, Christopher Stefan Seabrooke and Herman Kotze. View Insider Buying and Selling for Net 1 UEPS Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Shares of UEPS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Net 1 UEPS Technologies' stock price today?
One share of UEPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.31.
How big of a company is Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has a market capitalization of $528.82 million and generates $610.07 million in revenue each year. Net 1 UEPS Technologies employs 5,358 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Net 1 UEPS Technologies?
Net 1 UEPS Technologies' mailing address is Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road President Place 4th Floor, Johannesburg T3, 2196. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 27-11-343-2000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Net 1 UEPS Technologies (NASDAQ UEPS)
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