PROFIRE ENERGY INC (PFIE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PFIE - Nasdaq - US74316X1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
PFIE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PFIE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PFIE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFIE was profitable.
In the past year PFIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PFIE reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years PFIE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PFIE has a better Return On Assets (12.89%) than 91.53% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.53%, PFIE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
PFIE has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.40%) than 83.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.89% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% |
ROA(3y)7.13%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PFIE (14.86%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
PFIE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFIE's Operating Margin of 16.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFIE outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFIE has grown nicely.
PFIE has a Gross Margin of 50.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFIE outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
PFIE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.86% | ||
| GM | 50.85% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y3.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.79%
GM growth 3Y5.71%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PFIE 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, PFIE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PFIE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFIE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.81 indicates that PFIE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.81, PFIE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFIE is 0.03, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PFIE, only 0.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PFIE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFIE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
PFIE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PFIE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. PFIE outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
PFIE has a Current Ratio of 6.24. This indicates that PFIE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.24, PFIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.31% of the companies in the same industry.
PFIE has a Quick Ratio of 3.98. This indicates that PFIE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.98, PFIE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PFIE have decreased by -5.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PFIE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.48% in the past year.
PFIE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y39.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%8.01%
3.2 Future
PFIE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFIE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-25.82%
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.11, PFIE is valued correctly.
69.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFIE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.71), we can say PFIE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.83, which indicates a correct valuation of PFIE.
PFIE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.34. PFIE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PFIE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PFIE is more expensive than 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
62.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PFIE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PFIE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PFIE's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.14% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFIE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
2.54
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.84%
Inst Owner Change17.52%
Ins Owners25.92%
Ins Owner Change-106.48%
Market Cap117.35M
Analysts43.33
Price Target2.6 (2.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)30.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)28.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)87.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)42.97%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)66.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)60.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.79%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-36.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY7.23%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY2.14%
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY3.55%
SpS1.31
BVpS1.34
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.89% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROCE | 15.9% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.97% | ||
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.86% | ||
| GM | 50.85% | ||
| FCFM | 4.16% |
ROA(3y)7.13%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.66%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y0.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y3.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.79%
GM growth 3Y5.71%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1330.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.81 |
F-Score5
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)59.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)185.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-25.82%
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y39.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%8.01%
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.26%
EBIT Next Year7.21%
EBIT Next 3Y9.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y231.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y10.02%
OCF growth 1Y376.25%
OCF growth 3Y200.63%
OCF growth 5Y4.94%