VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:PFXF - US92189F4292 - ETF
17.96 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Taking everything into account, PFXF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFXF was compared to 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While PFXF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PFXF. These ratings would make PFXF suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PFXF had positive earnings in the past year.
PFXF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.39%, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.81%, PFXF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: PFXF outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.84%, PFXF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 10.65%, PFXF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
PFXF has a better Gross Margin (27.60%) 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
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
PFXF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
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.
PFXF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is in the better half of the industry: PFXF outperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that PFXF is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, PFXF is doing good in 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
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that PFXF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFXF has a better Current ratio (1.80) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that PFXF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PFXF's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 61.25% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PFXF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.31% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFXF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
92.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFXF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PFXF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.07, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFXF is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFXF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), 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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PFXF indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFXF is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PFXF's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
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 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 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, 4:15:01 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%