FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF)

US36116M1062 - Common Stock

5.12  +0.12 (+2.4%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, FF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FF was compared to 204 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While FF has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. FF has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FF had positive earnings in the past year.
FF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FF has always been profitable.
FF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.35%, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
FF has a better Return On Equity (18.70%) than 67.98% of its industry peers.
FF's Return On Invested Capital of 9.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FF outperforms 62.56% of its industry peers.
FF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.82%) for FF is above the 3 year average (4.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.35%
ROE 18.7%
ROIC 9.82%
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)9.54%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)11.59%
ROIC(3y)4.96%
ROIC(5y)5.89%

1.3 Margins

FF's Profit Margin of 11.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FF outperforms 44.34% of its industry peers.
FF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FF (8.35%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
FF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FF's Gross Margin of 12.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FF is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.35%
PM (TTM) 11.81%
GM 12.27%
OM growth 3Y-12%
OM growth 5Y-19.35%
PM growth 3Y-23.63%
PM growth 5Y-11.1%
GM growth 3Y-10.08%
GM growth 5Y-15.1%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for FF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.21 indicates that FF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FF has a Altman-Z score of 5.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. FF outperforms 87.68% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for FF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.21
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.94%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.54 indicates that FF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FF's Current ratio of 5.54 is amongst the best of the industry. FF outperforms 88.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.65 indicates that FF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.65, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.54
Quick Ratio 4.65

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 144.05%, which is quite impressive.
FF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.88% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.01% in the past year.
FF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)144.05%
EPS 3Y-6.94%
EPS 5Y-6.88%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y21.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.82%
Sales Q2Q%-56.2%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FF.
FF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FF is cheaper than 83.25% of the companies in the same industry.
FF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.1
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

FF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FF is cheaper than 92.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FF indicates a rather cheap valuation: FF is cheaper than 90.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.51
EV/EBITDA 2.71

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%, FF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.51, FF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.21, FF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%

5.2 History

The dividend of FF decreases each year by -0.03%.
FF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of FF decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

FF pays out 299.15% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FF's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP299.15%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

FUTUREFUEL CORP

NYSE:FF (11/12/2024, 3:54:09 PM)

5.12

+0.12 (+2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap224.05M
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PE 6.1
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ROA 15.35%
ROE 18.7%
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OM 8.35%
PM (TTM) 11.81%
GM 12.27%
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Asset Turnover1.3
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 5.54
Quick Ratio 4.65
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EPS 1Y (TTM)144.05%
EPS 3Y-6.94%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y21.66%
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