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PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PHX - US69291A1007 - Common Stock

4.35 USD
+0.01 (+0.23%)
Last: 6/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
4.36 USD
+0.01 (+0.23%)
Pre-Market: 6/23/2025, 7:00:00 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

PHX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PHX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. PHX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PHX was profitable.
  • PHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years PHX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years PHX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

  • PHX has a Return On Assets of 4.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PHX outperforms 56.34% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.49%, PHX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PHX (3.98%) is worse than 64.79% of its industry peers.
  • PHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.06%) for PHX is well above the current ROIC(3.98%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 5.49%
ROIC 3.98%
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)-2.76%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.23%, PHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PHX has a Operating Margin (22.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHX has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 92.32%, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.11%
PM (TTM) 18.23%
GM 92.32%
OM growth 3Y-15.61%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y7.11%
PHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PHX is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PHX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PHX has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for PHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PHX Yearly Shares OutstandingPHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

  • PHX has an Altman-Z score of 3.92. This indicates that PHX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PHX's Altman-Z score of 3.92 is amongst the best of the industry. PHX outperforms 87.32% of its industry peers.
  • PHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.16, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that PHX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • PHX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 72.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 3.92
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.71%
PHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PHX has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that PHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PHX's Current ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PHX outperforms 74.18% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.80 indicates that PHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PHX's Quick ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PHX outperforms 77.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.8
PHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PHX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 80.91%, which is quite impressive.
  • The earnings per share for PHX have been decreasing by -51.21% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, PHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.65% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, PHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-51.21%
EPS Q2Q%1390%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.45%

3.2 Future

  • PHX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 112.79% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PHX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y211.42%
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.91%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
PHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.75, the valuation of PHX can be described as rather expensive.
  • PHX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, PHX is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.01 indicates a correct valuation of PHX.
  • PHX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, PHX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.75
Fwd PE 16.01
PHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • PHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PHX is cheaper than 74.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.69
EV/EBITDA 10.1
PHX Per share dataPHX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
  • PHX's earnings are expected to grow with 112.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.74, PHX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • PHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PHX decreases each year by -2.22%.
  • PHX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • PHX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
PHX Yearly Dividends per sharePHX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • 81.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PHX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP81.44%
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M
PHX Dividend Payout.PHX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PHX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PHX MINERALS INC / PHX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PHX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PHX.


Can you provide the valuation status for PHX MINERALS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PHX MINERALS INC (PHX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PHX stock?

PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) is 21.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.


Can you provide the financial health for PHX stock?

The financial health rating of PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) is 7 / 10.