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FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US36116M1062 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.4  +0.05 (+1.15%)

After market: 4.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

FF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. FF is valued correctly, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years FF has been profitable.
FF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.07%, FF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FF (16.92%) is better than 68.90% of its industry peers.
FF's Return On Invested Capital of 8.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FF outperforms 65.07% 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 27.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.96%) for FF is below the current ROIC(8.76%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
FF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

FF has a Profit Margin of 13.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FF outperforms 56.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FF has declined.
FF has a worse Operating Margin (9.19%) than 66.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FF has declined.
FF's Gross Margin of 13.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FF is outperformed by 69.38% of its industry peers.
FF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
FF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
FF Yearly Shares OutstandingFF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M
FF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.80 indicates that FF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FF has a better Altman-Z score (4.80) than 91.39% 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 4.8
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.96%
FF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

FF has a Current Ratio of 5.94. This indicates that FF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.94, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.95% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FF has a Quick ratio of 5.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. FF outperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.94
Quick Ratio 5.1
FF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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 26.86%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.88% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for FF has decreased by -30.52% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, FF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.86%
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.
FF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M
FF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.24, the valuation of FF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FF indicates a rather cheap valuation: FF is cheaper than 86.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.24
Fwd PE N/A
FF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

97.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FF is cheaper than 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.96
EV/EBITDA 1.7
FF Per share dataFF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

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 5.52%, FF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.12.
FF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.52%

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
FF Yearly Dividends per shareFF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

FF pays out 332.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FF has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP332.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
FF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M
FF Dividend Payout.FF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FUTUREFUEL CORP

NYSE:FF (3/7/2025, 8:25:17 PM)

After market: 4.4 0 (0%)

4.4

+0.05 (+1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-08 2024-11-08/amc
Earnings (Next)03-14 2025-03-14/amc
Inst Owners46.43%
Inst Owner Change1.02%
Ins Owners41.22%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap192.54M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.52%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.03%
DP332.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-04 2025-12-04 (0.06)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 5.24
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 3.96
P/OCF 3.2
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 1.7
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY19.09%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY25.24%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY31.28%
SpS6.26
BVpS4.87
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.8
F-Score6
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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)26.86%
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%