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Rekor Systems (Rekor Systems) Financial Strength : 3 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Rekor Systems Financial Strength?

Rekor Systems has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Rekor Systems Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.

Rekor Systems did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Rekor Systems's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.96. As of today, Rekor Systems's Altman Z-Score is -2.65.


Competitive Comparison of Rekor Systems's Financial Strength

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Rekor Systems's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

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Rekor Systems's Financial Strength Distribution in the Software Industry

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Rekor Systems Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Rekor Systems's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.93 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2023 was $-9.35 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $39.44 Mil.

Rekor Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Rekor Systems's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(2.883 + 39.444) / 44.264
=0.96

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Rekor Systems has a Z-score of -2.65, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -2.65 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Rekor Systems  (NAS:REKR) Financial Strength Explanation

The maximum rank is 10. Companies with rank 7 or higher will be unlikely to fall into distressed situations. Companies with rank of 3 or less are likely in financial distress.

Rekor Systems has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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Rekor Systems (Rekor Systems) Business Description

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Address
6721 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD, USA, 21046
Rekor Systems Inc is a United States-based company. It is engaged in providing real-time roadway intelligence through AI-driven decisions. Rekor bridges commercial and government sectors with actionable, real-time vehicle recognition data. The firm uses artificial intelligence to analyze video streams and transform them into AI-driven decisions. Its machine learning software can turn most IP cameras into accurate vehicle recognition devices used to help protect lives, increase brand loyalty, and enhance operations and logistics. Its geographical segments are the United States, Canada, and Others, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
Executives
Timothy J Davenport director C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 6721 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Sanjay E Sarma director C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 6721 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Robert Alan Berman director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O NOVUME SOLUTIONS, INC., 14420 ALBEMARLE POINT PLACE, SUITE 200, CHANTILLY VA 20151
Arctis Global Llc 10 percent owner AM TOWERS, 207 CALLE DEL PARQUE, 7TH FLOOR, SAN JUAN PR 00912-3242
Debra Shakerdge-hennessy officer: Chief People Officer C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 6721 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
David Philip Desharnais officer: President C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 7172 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Eyal Hen officer: CFO REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 14420 ALBERMARLE POINT PLACE, SUITE 200, CHANTILLY VA 20151
Glenn S Goord director NOVUME SOLUTIONS, INC., 14420 ALBEMARLE POINT PLACE, SUITE 200, CHANTILLY VA 20151
Matthew Anthony Hill officer: Chief Science Officer 324 ANNISON DRIVE, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 48382
Rodney Hillman officer: COO 3201 GLOUCHESTER DRIVE, FALLSTON MD 21047
Christopher Kadoch officer: Chief Technology Officer C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 7172 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Noam Shai Maital officer: CEO, Waycare Technologies Ltd. 13535 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE C 410, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91423
Michael David Dunbar officer: Chief Revenue Officer C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC., 7172 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400, COLUMBIA MD 21046
Goldman Sachs Group Inc 10 percent owner 200 WEST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10282
Goldman Sachs & Co. Llc 10 percent owner 200 WEST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10282

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