FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF)
US36116M1062 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FF. FF was compared to 205 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FF was profitable.
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 14.07%, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FF (16.92%) is better than 67.16% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.76%, FF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FF is significantly below the industry average of 29.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.76%) for FF is above the 3 year average (4.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.07% | ||
| ROE | 16.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.76% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 13.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
FF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FF's Operating Margin of 9.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FF is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FF has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.92%, FF is doing worse than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FF has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.18% | ||
| GM | 13.92% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FF is destroying value.
FF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
FF has an Altman-Z score of 5.22. This indicates that FF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FF (5.22) is better than 90.69% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.94 indicates that FF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FF has a Current ratio of 5.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. FF outperforms 89.22% of its industry peers.
FF has a Quick Ratio of 5.10. This indicates that FF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.10, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.87%, 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.
Looking at the last year, FF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -30.52% in the last 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)26.87%
EPS 3Y-6.94%
EPS 5Y-6.88%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.52%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.07, the valuation of FF can be described as very cheap.
FF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FF is cheaper than 81.37% 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 27.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FF is valued cheaper than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, FF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.14, FF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, FF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FF decreases each year by -0.03%.
FF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
332.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FF. 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.
DP332.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
FUTUREFUEL CORP
NYSE:FF (12/20/2024, 8:10:37 PM)
Premarket: 5.1 0 (0%)5.1
-0.04 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.1%
Inst Owner Change3.7%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change-6.93%
Market Cap223.18M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.03%
DP332.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY16.47%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY21.78%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY26.99%
SpS6.26
BVpS4.87
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.07% | ||
| ROE | 16.92% | ||
| ROCE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 8.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.28% | ||
| OM | 9.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.18% | ||
| GM | 13.92% | ||
| FCFM | 17.75% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)9.54%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)11.59%
ROIC(3y)4.96%
ROIC(5y)5.89%
ROICexc(3y)15.07%
ROICexc(5y)16.98%
ROICexgc(3y)15.07%
ROICexgc(5y)17.05%
ROCE(3y)6.28%
ROCE(5y)7.45%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.09%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 173.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.22 |
F-Score6
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)39.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.77%
Profit Quality(3y)172.18%
Profit Quality(5y)149.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.87%
EPS 3Y-6.94%
EPS 5Y-6.88%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.52%
Revenue growth 3Y21.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.82%
Sales Q2Q%-56.2%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y33.85%
EBIT growth 3Y7.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.47%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.95%
FCF growth 3Y-45.02%
FCF growth 5Y-28.32%
OCF growth 1Y-11.91%
OCF growth 3Y-39.55%
OCF growth 5Y-24.29%