VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:PFXF - NYSE Arca - US92189F4292 - ETF - Currency: USD
PFXF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. PFXF scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFXF may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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
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.
Each year in the past 5 years PFXF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PFXF's Return On Assets of 5.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.12%, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.73%. This is in the better half 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 9.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
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
PFXF's Profit Margin of 6.93% is amongst the best of the industry. PFXF outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PFXF's Operating Margin of 11.72% is amongst the best of the industry. PFXF outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
PFXF's Gross Margin of 28.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% |
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
The number of shares outstanding for PFXF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PFXF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that PFXF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFXF has a Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFXF underperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PFXF would need 3.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.42, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PFXF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is in the better half of the industry: PFXF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC6.13%
2.3 Liquidity
PFXF has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that PFXF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PFXF has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFXF outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that PFXF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PFXF's Quick ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PFXF have decreased by -5.42% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFXF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.06% in the past 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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PFXF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.51% on average per year.
PFXF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.73, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
PFXF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFXF is cheaper than 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFXF.
PFXF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFXF is cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFXF to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
90.00% 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 | 4.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.51 |
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 17.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)3.49
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, PFXF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PFXF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, PFXF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PFXF grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
PFXF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
PFXF pays out 51.01% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP51.01%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
NYSEARCA:PFXF (7/14/2025, 3:33:38 PM)
17.54
-0.04 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.38B
Analysts80
Price Target19.04 (8.55%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP51.01%
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%
PT rev (3m)-4.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.51 |
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY17.45%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY23.62%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY20.33%
OCF(TTM)7.18
OCFY40.92%
SpS45.02
BVpS30.83
TBVpS22.64
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)3.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.02% | ||
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
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 Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.52%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.83%
FCF growth 1Y-29.4%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-17.99%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%