Enerplus Corporation (ERF)
CA2927661025 - Common Stock
ERF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 205 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. ERF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ERF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes ERF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ERF was profitable.
ERF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ERF reported negative net income in multiple years.
ERF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.87%, ERF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ERF (30.88%) is better than 82.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ERF (23.71%) is better than 93.87% of its industry peers.
ERF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 44.47%. This is significantly above the industry average of 29.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (44.47%) for ERF is well above the current ROIC(23.71%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.87% | ||
| ROE | 30.88% | ||
| ROIC | 23.71% |
ROA(3y)27%
ROA(5y)1.58%
ROE(3y)53.52%
ROE(5y)-5.89%
ROIC(3y)44.47%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ERF (23.87%) is better than 67.45% of its industry peers.
ERF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ERF has a Operating Margin of 29.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERF outperforms 60.85% of its industry peers.
ERF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.55%, ERF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ERF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.87% | ||
| GM | 66.55% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.29%
GM growth 3Y13.58%
GM growth 5Y-1.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ERF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ERF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ERF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ERF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ERF has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that ERF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ERF has a Altman-Z score of 3.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERF outperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ERF is 0.66, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ERF, only 0.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ERF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERF outperforms 88.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ERF is not too dependend on debt financing.
ERF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERF outperforms 79.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.89
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
ERF has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that ERF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ERF has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: ERF underperforms 77.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ERF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, ERF is not doing good in the industry: 71.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ERF have decreased strongly by -52.71% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.39% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ERF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -28.47% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%-48.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.47%
Revenue growth 3Y31.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-17.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ERF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ERF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y5.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.16, the valuation of ERF can be described as very reasonable.
ERF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ERF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.74, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ERF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ERF indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERF is cheaper than 80.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ERF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ERF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ERF is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ERF may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ERF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ERF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Enerplus Corporation
NYSE:ERF (5/30/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 20.08 -0.01 (-0.05%)20.09
-0.1 (-0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.43%
Inst Owner Change-12.08%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.10B
Analysts75.56
Price Target19.29 (-3.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP12.97%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.69%
Max EPS beat(2)6.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.95%
Max EPS beat(4)8.31%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.37%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.94%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-240.98%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.23%
PT rev (3m)6.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.97 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | 3.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY8.96%
EPS(NY)2.98
Fwd EY14.83%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY6.4%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY20.12%
SpS7.89
BVpS6.1
TBVpS6.1
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)1.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.87% | ||
| ROE | 30.88% | ||
| ROCE | 30.38% | ||
| ROIC | 23.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.22% | ||
| OM | 29.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.87% | ||
| GM | 66.55% | ||
| FCFM | 16.3% |
ROA(3y)27%
ROA(5y)1.58%
ROE(3y)53.52%
ROE(5y)-5.89%
ROIC(3y)44.47%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)46.07%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)46.07%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)56.98%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.21%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y13.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.29%
GM growth 3Y13.58%
GM growth 5Y-1.2%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 146.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score5
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC2.89
Cap/Depr(3y)132.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.65%
Profit Quality(3y)100.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%-48.37%
EPS Next Y28.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.47%
Revenue growth 3Y31.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-17.93%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y5.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-58.92%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y3.35%
EBIT Next Year86.17%
EBIT Next 3Y38.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43%
FCF growth 3Y55.34%
FCF growth 5Y27.23%
OCF growth 1Y8.09%
OCF growth 3Y28.09%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%