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%)
Taking everything into account, NS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NS was compared to 210 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NS had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
NS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NS (0.71%) is worse than 77.67% of its industry peers.
NS has a Return On Equity of 3.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NS underperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
NS has a Return On Invested Capital (7.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
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
NS's Profit Margin of 2.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NS is outperformed by 73.02% of its industry peers.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NS has grown nicely.
NS has a Gross Margin of 36.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NS outperforms 43.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NS has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NS is creating some value.
NS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
NS's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NS outperforms 41.40% of its industry peers.
NS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.33) than 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.
The Current ratio of NS (0.81) is worse than 72.09% of its industry peers.
NS has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of NS (0.73) is worse than 67.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NS have decreased by -1.22% in the last year.
NS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.17% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.46% on average over the past years.
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
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.91% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, the valuation of NS can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NS is more expensive than 75.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56, the valuation of NS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NS.
NS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| 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 the industry average as 69.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 3.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
861.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NS. 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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NS stock?
NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
The financial health rating of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is expected to grow by 53.78% in the next year.