Presto Automation, Inc. (PRST) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Presto Automation, Inc.provides labor automation technology solutions in the hospitality industry.The company offers a platform of voice, vision, and touch solutions, which increase staff productivity and improve the guest experience.

Presto Automation, Inc.was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in San Carlos, California.

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1.b. Last Insights on PRST

Presto Automation, Inc.'s recent performance was hindered by a lack of concrete financial metrics, as the company's latest earnings release was not available. However, a recent product launch, Presto Voice Menu Unification, may have created operational complexities, potentially diverting resources away from core business activities. Furthermore, the company's significant capitalization may have led to increased expectations, making it challenging to meet investor demands.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	0.0
Change Percentage	0.00%
Open	0.0
Previous Close	0.0
Market Cap ( Millions)	0
Volume	55100
Year High	0.0
Year Low	0.0
M A 50	0.0
M A 200	0.0

FCF Yield	-158581.00%
Dividend Yield	0.00%
ROE	41.12%
Debt / Equity	-123.39%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	-202.96%
Price To Book	-0.0
Price Earnings Ratio	-0.0
Price To FCF	-0.0
Price To sales	0.0
EV / EBITDA	-2.03

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

AppTech Payments (NASDAQ:APCX) vs. Presto Automation (NASDAQ:PRST) Financial Review

Oct -23

Source: defenseworld.net

Presto Launches Industry-First Menu Unification Product: Enabling The Most Frictionless and Scalable Drive-Thru Voice AI

Feb -06

Source: globenewswire.com

Presto Automation Announces Sale of Assets to Consortium Led by Remus Capital

Jan -07

Source: globenewswire.com

UPDATE – Presto Pilots Drive-Thru Voice AI at Taco John's

Jun -03

Source: globenewswire.com

Presto Automation Inc. (PRST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

May -22

Source: seekingalpha.com

Presto Automation Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

May -21

Source: globenewswire.com

Presto Announces Pilot of Spanish Voice AI for Drive-Thrus

May -20

Source: globenewswire.com

Presto to Report Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

May -14

Source: GlobeNewsWire

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (11.78%)

6. Segments

Platform

Expected Growth: 12.57%

Presto Automation's 12.57% growth is driven by increasing adoption of automation in the retail and food service industries, coupled with the company's innovative robotic solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce labor costs. Additionally, strategic partnerships and expanding product offerings have contributed to the company's rapid growth.

Transaction

Expected Growth: 10.98%

Presto Automation, Inc.'s 10.98% growth is driven by increasing demand for industrial automation solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, investments in research and development have led to innovative product offerings, further boosting revenue. The company's focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction has also contributed to its growth momentum.

7. Detailed Products

Presto Robotics

A comprehensive robotics solution for automating tasks in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

Presto Vision

A computer vision solution for quality inspection, object detection, and image processing.

Presto Motion

A motion control solution for precise movement and positioning of machines and robots.

Presto Safety

A safety solution for detecting and preventing accidents in industrial environments.

Presto Analytics

A data analytics solution for monitoring and optimizing industrial processes.

8. Presto Automation, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Presto Automation, Inc. is medium due to the availability of alternative automation solutions in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is high due to the presence of large industrial clients who can negotiate prices and terms.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is low due to the presence of multiple suppliers of automation components and the company's ability to negotiate prices.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is medium due to the presence of barriers to entry such as high capital requirements and regulatory hurdles.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the presence of established competitors in the automation industry and the need to constantly innovate to stay ahead.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	548.32%
Debt Cost	12.13%
Equity Weight	-448.32%
Equity Cost	12.13%
WACC	12.13%
Leverage	-122.31%

11. Quality Control: Presto Automation, Inc. passed 4 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Debt

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Efficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Expensify

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 8.5

Growth: 2.7

Quality: 3.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 2.3

1-Year Total Return ->

Sprout Social

A-Score: 3.5/10

Value: 6.7

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 4.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.0

Volatility: 3.7

1-Year Total Return ->

Exela Technologies

A-Score: 3.3/10

Value: 10.0

Growth: 4.2

Quality: 5.3

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 0.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Presto Automation

A-Score: 3.2/10

Value: 10.0

Growth: 3.7

Quality: 5.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 0.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Smith Micro Software

A-Score: 3.1/10

Value: 9.4

Growth: 2.6

Quality: 4.5

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 1.0

Volatility: 1.0

1-Year Total Return ->

SeaChange International

A-Score: 2.9/10

Value: 9.3

Growth: 2.3

Quality: 3.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 0.3

1-Year Total Return ->

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

15.94%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

12.13%

Presto Automation, Inc. - US74113T1051

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on PRST

1.c. Company Highlights

Cheaper

More Volatile

Weak Momentum

Earnings Miss

Revenues Beats

Lower Growth

Average Growth

Lower Quality

Stable Momentum

Average Quality

Expensive

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (11.78%)

6. Segments

Platform

Expected Growth: 12.57%

Transaction

Expected Growth: 10.98%

7. Detailed Products

Presto Robotics

Presto Vision

Presto Motion

Presto Safety

Presto Analytics

8. Presto Automation, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: Presto Automation, Inc. passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

0.0$

Current Price

0.0$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA