PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PHX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69291A1007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall PHX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PHX against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PHX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. PHX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
PHX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PHX has a Return On Assets of 2.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PHX underperforms 65.20% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.82%, PHX is doing worse than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.46%) than 74.51% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PHX is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.37%) for PHX is well above the current ROIC(2.46%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 3.82% | ||
| ROIC | 2.46% |
ROA(3y)5.48%
ROA(5y)-7.94%
ROE(3y)7.44%
ROE(5y)-13.41%
ROIC(3y)11.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PHX has a Profit Margin of 13.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PHX outperforms 53.43% of its industry peers.
PHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PHX's Operating Margin of 14.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PHX outperforms 43.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHX has grown nicely.
PHX has a better Gross Margin (90.79%) than 95.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PHX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 90.79% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y8.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y4.79%
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.67%
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.
PHX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that PHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PHX has a Altman-Z score of 3.40. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 79.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PHX is 1.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PHX, only 1.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PHX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. PHX outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
PHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PHX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 65.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
PHX has a Current Ratio of 3.19. This indicates that PHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PHX (3.19) is better than 81.37% of its industry peers.
PHX has a Quick Ratio of 3.19. This indicates that PHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.19, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PHX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -57.14%.
PHX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -47.09% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-47.09%
EPS Q2Q%-57.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-33.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PHX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 72.94% on average per year.
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 Y174.19%
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.73%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.00, the valuation of PHX can be described as expensive.
71.08% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, PHX is valued quite expensively.
PHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.78.
PHX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say PHX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PHX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PHX is cheaper than 74.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PHX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PHX's earnings are expected to grow with 72.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%, PHX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.67.
PHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PHX decreases each year by -9.42%.
PHX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PHX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.42%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
PHX pays out 99.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP99.28%
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:PHX (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
4.14
-0.06 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.75%
Inst Owner Change-95.64%
Ins Owners16.32%
Ins Owner Change1.54%
Market Cap155.17M
Analysts80
Price Target5.1 (23.19%)
Short Float %0.54%
Short Ratio1.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.42%
DP99.28%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)93.87%
Min EPS beat(2)4.85%
Max EPS beat(2)182.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)39.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.41%
Max EPS beat(4)182.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.98%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.33%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-52.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)27.27%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.75%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.06%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.47%
PT rev (1m)10.7%
PT rev (3m)12.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.78 | ||
| P/S | 4.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.48 |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY11.92%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY11.97%
SpS0.9
BVpS3.3
TBVpS3.3
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 3.82% | ||
| ROCE | 3.12% | ||
| ROIC | 2.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.5% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 90.79% | ||
| FCFM | 54.7% |
ROA(3y)5.48%
ROA(5y)-7.94%
ROE(3y)7.44%
ROE(5y)-13.41%
ROIC(3y)11.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.62%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.62%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.43%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.94%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y6.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y8.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y4.79%
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 128.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 391.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)6.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)8.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-47.09%
EPS Q2Q%-57.14%
EPS Next Y174.19%
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-33.04%
Revenue Next Year28.73%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-67.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y2.69%
EBIT Next Year45.19%
EBIT Next 3Y20.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-56.18%
FCF growth 3Y30.58%
FCF growth 5Y9.21%
OCF growth 1Y-56.03%
OCF growth 3Y29.58%
OCF growth 5Y-2.15%