NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NS - US67058H1023
21.96 USD
-0.41 (-1.83%)
22 USD
+0.04 (+0.18%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NS. NS was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While NS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. NS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NS was profitable.
NS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NS reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years NS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.71%, NS is not doing good in the industry: 77.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of NS (3.38%) is worse than 74.42% of its industry peers.
NS's Return On Invested Capital of 7.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NS outperforms 46.98% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NS is significantly below the industry average of 21.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for NS is below the current ROIC(7.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% |
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)-1.9%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-5.01%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.11%, NS is doing worse than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
NS has a Operating Margin of 27.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NS outperforms 56.28% of its industry peers.
NS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.89%, NS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.72% of the companies in the same industry.
NS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 36.89% |
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y5.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NS has more shares outstanding
NS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NS has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NS would need 10.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.32, NS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.40% of the companies in the same industry.
NS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NS underperforms 87.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
NS has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that NS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NS has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: NS underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that NS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NS has a Quick ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: NS underperforms 67.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.22%.
Measured over the past years, NS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.17% in the last year.
NS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
NS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.78%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NS.
NS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NS is more expensive than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
NS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.56, which indicates a correct valuation of NS.
NS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, NS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NS is more expensive than 60.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.29%, which is a nice return.
NS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, NS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NS decreases each year by -8.34%.
NS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of NS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
NS pays out 861.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP861.28%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
21.96
-0.41 (-1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.63B
Net Income(TTM)34.45M
Analysts46.67
Price Target23.46 (6.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.34%
DP861.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.46%
Max EPS beat(2)31.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(4)31.7%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-34.12%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-78.1%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-118.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.7%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.82%
PT rev (1m)0.73%
PT rev (3m)21.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY11.85%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY17.61%
SpS12.89
BVpS8.05
TBVpS-1.42
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.38% | ||
| ROCE | 9.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.46% | ||
| OM | 27.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 36.89% | ||
| FCFM | 20.19% |
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)-1.9%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-5.01%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.43%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)10.05%
ROICexgc(5y)9.37%
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)8.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.53%
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y5.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 955.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)59.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y53.78%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.23%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y6.92%
EBIT Next Year30.44%
EBIT Next 3Y10.81%
EBIT Next 5Y7.72%
FCF growth 1Y0.35%
FCF growth 3Y3.8%
FCF growth 5Y33.44%
OCF growth 1Y-2.43%
OCF growth 3Y-0.75%
OCF growth 5Y-1.13%
NUSTAR ENERGY LP / NS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NS.
What is the valuation status of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) stock?
The financial health rating of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is expected to grow by 53.78% in the next year.