VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:PFXF - US92189F4292 - ETF
17.44 USD
-0.19 (-1.08%)
PFXF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While PFXF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFXF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally PFXF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, PFXF could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFXF was profitable.
In the past year PFXF had a positive cash flow from operations.
PFXF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PFXF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.39%, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF has a Return On Equity of 8.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFXF outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFXF is in line with the industry average of 8.52%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.84%, PFXF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of PFXF (10.65%) is better than 86.59% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.60%, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFXF is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFXF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PFXF has less shares outstanding
PFXF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that PFXF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFXF's Altman-Z score of 2.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF is outperformed by 64.63% of its industry peers.
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 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that PFXF is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PFXF (0.32) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.28%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.80, PFXF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.63% 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.
PFXF has a better Quick ratio (1.12) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFXF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
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 15.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.92, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFXF.
91.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. PFXF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.13, 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 93.90% 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 (22.27), we can say PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
82.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PFXF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)4.21
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFXF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, which is a nice return.
PFXF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.32.
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 | 4.91% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PFXF grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
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.
PFXF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
NYSEARCA:PFXF (11/4/2025, 6:40:00 PM)
17.44
-0.19 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change-7.33%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.31B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts80
Price Target20.59 (18.06%)
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
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)-4.68%
PT rev (3m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY14.45%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY24.23%
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY11.6%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY31.65%
SpS43.63
BVpS28.91
TBVpS21.28
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)4.21
Graham Number40.49
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)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.2%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
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
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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 Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.41%
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%
VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS / PFXF FAQ
What does PFXF do?
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA engages in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. The company is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and currently employs 127,500 full-time employees. The firm operates through three segments: Automotive, Road Transportation and Specialty Businesses. Automotive, which comprises the business lines Automotive business to customers (B2C) Global Brands, Automotive B2C Regional Brands, Automotive Original Equipment and Mobility Experiences. Road Transportation comprises the business lines Long Distance Transportation, Urban Transportation and Services & Solutions. Specialty Businesses comprises the business lines Mining, Off-Highway Transportation, Two-Wheel, Aircraft and High-Tech Materials. The company provides different kind of tires and related products and services through a dealership network. Its service offering includes truck driver assistance with Michelin Euro Assist, fleet tire advice, maintenance and management services and mobility assistance services, among others. Additionally, it provides branded lifestyle products and high-tech materials.
What is the current price of PFXF stock?
The current stock price of PFXF is 17.44 USD. The price decreased by -1.08% in the last trading session.
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