VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:PFXF - US92189F4292 - ETF
17.96 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PFXF. PFXF was compared to 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. PFXF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFXF may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes PFXF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PFXF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PFXF had a positive cash flow from operations.
PFXF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PFXF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PFXF has a better Return On Assets (4.39%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Return On Equity of 8.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Return On Invested Capital of 8.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFXF is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PFXF (5.84%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PFXF's Operating Margin of 10.65% is amongst the best of the industry. PFXF outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of PFXF (27.60%) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PFXF is still creating some value.
PFXF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFXF has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PFXF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PFXF has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is not the best score and indicates that PFXF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.24, PFXF is not doing good in the industry: 66.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PFXF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PFXF would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.05, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that PFXF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.14%
2.3 Liquidity
PFXF has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that PFXF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that PFXF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.12, PFXF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PFXF have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
PFXF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PFXF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PFXF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PFXF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFXF indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFXF is cheaper than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.07, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFXF indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFXF is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFXF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFXF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of PFXF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PFXF's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)4.22
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFXF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, PFXF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
PFXF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFXF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
PFXF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
PFXF pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PFXF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
NYSEARCA:PFXF (9/17/2025, 8:04:01 PM)
17.96
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change-10.94%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.68B
Analysts80.87
Price Target21.6 (20.27%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0.73%
PT rev (3m)13.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
EPS(TTM)2.59
EY14.42%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY24.58%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY11.55%
OCF(TTM)5.66
OCFY31.51%
SpS44.74
BVpS29.65
TBVpS21.83
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)4.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
F-Score5
WACC6.14%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%