FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF)
US36116M1062 - Common Stock
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. 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FF (14.07%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
FF's Return On Equity of 16.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FF outperforms 65.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FF (8.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FF is significantly below the industry average of 22.54%.
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's Profit Margin of 13.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FF outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FF has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 9.19%, FF is not doing good in the industry: 70.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FF has a worse Gross Margin (13.92%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
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
FF has an Altman-Z score of 5.25. This indicates that FF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FF's Altman-Z score of 5.25 is amongst the best of the industry. FF outperforms 87.68% of its industry peers.
FF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.94 indicates that FF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FF's Current ratio of 5.94 is amongst the best of the industry. FF outperforms 88.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.10 indicates that FF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.10, FF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.68% 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.
Measured over the past years, FF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.88% on average per year.
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
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Revenue Next YearN/A
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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
FF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.12.
83.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.10% 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 88.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
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 4.62%, FF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.45, FF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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
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 (11/21/2024, 6:18:50 PM)
After market: 5.14 0 (0%)5.14
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap224.93M
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| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 6.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 14.07% | ||
| ROE | 16.92% | ||
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| OM | 9.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.18% | ||
| GM | 13.92% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.07
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 5.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.1 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)26.87%
EPS 3Y-6.94%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.52%
Revenue growth 3Y21.66%
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