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Feb 29, 2020

VOXX Q4 2020 Earnings Report

VOXX experienced a decrease in net sales but an increase in gross margin, with an operating loss reported due to non-cash impairment charges.

Key Takeaways

VOXX International Corporation reported a decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020, primarily driven by a reduction in Automotive Electronics segment sales. However, the gross margin increased due to improved performance in the Consumer Electronics segment. The company reported an operating loss due to non-cash impairment charges, but Adjusted EBITDA showed improvement compared to the previous year.

Net sales decreased by $6.4 million to $101.1 million compared to Q4 2019.

Gross margin increased to 28.2%, a 610-basis point improvement year-over-year.

Operating loss was $34.7 million, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges.

Adjusted EBITDA improved to $1.8 million, compared to a loss of $3.8 million in Q4 2019.

Total Revenue
$101M
Previous year: $107M
-5.9%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: -$0.05
-800.0%
Automotive Gross Margin
17.7%
Previous year: 24.6%
-28.0%
Consumer Gross Margin
32.2%
Previous year: 25.1%
+28.3%
Gross Profit
$28.5M
Previous year: $23.8M
+20.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$37.4M
Previous year: $58.2M
-35.7%
Free Cash Flow
$22.2M
Previous year: $11.8M
+88.1%
Total Assets
$442M
Previous year: $509M
-13.2%

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Forward Guidance

Fiscal 2021 will start slow due to COVID-19, but barring any further setbacks, with the contracts awarded and the additional steps taken to lower overhead, VOXX should see growth and profitability this year, with a strong balance sheet at our disposal to take advantage of opportunities that may be on the horizon.

Positive Outlook

  • Contracts awarded.
  • Additional steps taken to lower overhead.
  • Expecting strong growth in the years to come.
  • Strengthened premium audio offerings.
  • Inbound interest for EyeLock solutions.

Challenges Ahead

  • Fiscal 2021 will start slow due to COVID-19.
  • Automotive net sales declined due to plant delays and end of life of a program.
  • Car sales have fallen and are expected to decline further this year.
  • Losses reported.
  • Unforeseen drop in Automotive Electronics business segment.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income