VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:PFXF - NYSE Arca - US92189F4292 - ETF - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, PFXF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFXF was compared to 83 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While PFXF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFXF is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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
PFXF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PFXF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PFXF has always been profitable.
PFXF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PFXF has a better Return On Assets (5.28%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.77%, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PFXF (9.29%) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
PFXF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) for PFXF is above the 3 year average (9.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 10.77% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.93%, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFXF has a better Operating Margin (12.44%) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PFXF has a Gross Margin of 29.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFXF outperforms 79.52% 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 | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 29.25% |
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.4%
PM growth 3Y31.62%
PM growth 5Y-1.53%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PFXF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PFXF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PFXF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PFXF has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. 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.
PFXF's Altman-Z score of 2.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF is outperformed by 60.24% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.88. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PFXF would need 2.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFXF (2.88) is better than 85.54% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PFXF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.82 indicates that PFXF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PFXF (1.82) is better than 63.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that PFXF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFXF has a better Quick ratio (1.11) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFXF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.52%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.63% on average over the past years.
PFXF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.57%.
Measured over the past years, PFXF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.52%
EPS 3Y46.69%
EPS 5Y3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.57%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-4.25%
3.2 Future
PFXF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.57% yearly.
PFXF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.07%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.20, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PFXF is valued cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
PFXF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.69.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFXF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PFXF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFXF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFXF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.86 |
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.
PFXF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PFXF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, PFXF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFXF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.03. PFXF pays more dividend than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, PFXF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PFXF grows each year by 7.12%, which is quite nice.
PFXF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PFXF decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
50.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFXF. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of PFXF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
NYSEARCA:PFXF (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
17.37
-0.05 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.26B
Analysts75.71
Price Target19.82 (14.1%)
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio0.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.12%
DP50%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-3.86%
PT rev (3m)-5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.86 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY16.12%
EPS(NY)3.7
Fwd EY21.3%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY24.89%
OCF(TTM)7.68
OCFY44.22%
SpS41.05
BVpS26.41
TBVpS19.32
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)1.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 10.77% | ||
| ROCE | 12.25% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 29.25% | ||
| FCFM | 10.53% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)9.64%
ROICexgc(3y)12.74%
ROICexgc(5y)11.9%
ROCE(3y)12.06%
ROCE(5y)11.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.17%
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.4%
PM growth 3Y31.62%
PM growth 5Y-1.53%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 152.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
F-Score6
WACC6.36%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)109.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.52%
EPS 3Y46.69%
EPS 5Y3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-5.33%
EPS Next Y18.07%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.57%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-4.25%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y2.68%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y4.75%
EBIT Next Year61.62%
EBIT Next 3Y21.75%
EBIT Next 5Y16.53%
FCF growth 1Y7589.47%
FCF growth 3Y12.46%
FCF growth 5Y21.28%
OCF growth 1Y171.92%
OCF growth 3Y16.24%
OCF growth 5Y13.31%