VITREOUS GLASS INC (VCI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:VCI - TSX Venture Exchange - CA92852B1013 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall VCI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VCI against 3 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. VCI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VCI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VCI was profitable.
In the past year VCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VCI has always been profitable.
VCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VCI has a better Return On Assets (38.70%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 52.43%, VCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (47.86%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VCI is significantly above the industry average of 20.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (47.86%) for VCI is well below the 3 year average (52.25%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VCI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 52.43% | ||
| ROIC | 47.86% |
ROA(3y)44.4%
ROA(5y)48.17%
ROE(3y)57.24%
ROE(5y)61.49%
ROIC(3y)52.25%
ROIC(5y)56.93%
1.3 Margins
VCI has a Profit Margin of 22.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VCI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
VCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VCI's Operating Margin of 30.23% is amongst the best of the industry. VCI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
VCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VCI has a Gross Margin of 50.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VCI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
VCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.88% | ||
| GM | 50% |
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y2.79%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y3.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VCI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VCI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VCI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VCI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 17.69 indicates that VCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.69, VCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCI (0.02) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
VCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VCI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.69 |
ROIC/WACC5.73
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that VCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 3.59, VCI is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 2.91 indicates that VCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VCI's Quick ratio of 2.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VCI is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VCI have decreased by -4.58% in the last year.
VCI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.60% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.57% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y6.08%
EPS Q2Q%-28.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.29%
Revenue growth 5Y2.57%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VCI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.29.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VCI is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VCI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VCI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VCI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.51
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, VCI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.73, VCI pays a better dividend. On top of this VCI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, VCI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VCI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.05%.
VCI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
VCI has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
93.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VCI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP93.52%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:VCI (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.35
-0.01 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners40.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.92M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.05%
DP93.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 3.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.1 | ||
| P/B | 7.95 | ||
| P/tB | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY8.68%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY9.01%
SpS1.54
BVpS0.67
TBVpS0.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 38.7% | ||
| ROE | 52.43% | ||
| ROCE | 62.49% | ||
| ROIC | 47.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 105.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 105.37% | ||
| OM | 30.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.88% | ||
| GM | 50% | ||
| FCFM | 30.11% |
ROA(3y)44.4%
ROA(5y)48.17%
ROE(3y)57.24%
ROE(5y)61.49%
ROIC(3y)52.25%
ROIC(5y)56.93%
ROICexc(3y)93.43%
ROICexc(5y)105.92%
ROICexgc(3y)93.43%
ROICexgc(5y)105.92%
ROCE(3y)68.21%
ROCE(5y)74.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.94%
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y2.79%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y3.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.69 |
F-Score4
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC5.73
Cap/Depr(3y)178.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.02%
Profit Quality(3y)93.42%
Profit Quality(5y)104.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
EPS 3Y-11.06%
EPS 5Y6.08%
EPS Q2Q%-28.25%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.29%
Revenue growth 5Y2.57%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.46%
EBIT growth 5Y5.43%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.33%
FCF growth 3Y-20.98%
FCF growth 5Y6.29%
OCF growth 1Y26.23%
OCF growth 3Y-19.83%
OCF growth 5Y5.95%