VENTURE GLOBAL INC-CL A (VG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:VG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92333F1012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
VG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VG while its profitability can be described as average. VG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VG was profitable.
In the past year VG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.39%, VG is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.70% of the companies in the same industry.
VG's Return On Equity of 33.33% is amongst the best of the industry. VG outperforms 90.57% of its industry peers.
VG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VG underperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VG is significantly below the industry average of 27.43%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.35%) for VG is well above the current ROIC(3.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 33.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% |
ROA(3y)8.37%
ROA(5y)-0.62%
ROE(3y)99.91%
ROE(5y)47.22%
ROIC(3y)13.35%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.67%, VG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 35.46%, VG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
VG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VG has a better Gross Margin (72.83%) than 82.55% of its industry peers.
VG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.67% | ||
| GM | 72.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y126.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y5.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VG is creating some value.
VG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VG has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that VG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.68, VG is doing worse than 60.85% of the companies in the same industry.
VG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VG (6.63) is worse than 91.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC9.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that VG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VG has a Current ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VG has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that VG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.24, VG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.78%.
Measured over the past years, VG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.83% on average per year.
VG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -100.00%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.78%
EPS 3Y-25.94%
EPS 5Y-14.83%
EPS Q2Q%1839.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 53.06% on average per year.
VG is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 61.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y38.85%
EPS Next 3Y76.76%
EPS Next 5Y53.06%
Revenue Next Year10.97%
Revenue Next 2Y13.77%
Revenue Next 3Y55.12%
Revenue Next 5Y61.04%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 68.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.81% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
VG is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VG.
VG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VG is more expensive than 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
VG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of VG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VG's earnings are expected to grow with 76.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.85%
EPS Next 3Y76.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.77%, VG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of VG dropped by -64.38% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
VG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.41.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.77, VG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
5.2 History
VG is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y38.85%
EPS Next 3Y76.76%
NYSE:VG (4/22/2025, 12:21:02 PM)
8.88
+0.33 (+3.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.65%
Inst Owner Change405.52%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change-22146.9%
Market Cap21.49B
Analysts79
Price Target15.16 (70.72%)
Short Float %4.62%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)-28.91%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.43 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | 4.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY1.46%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)-4.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.89
OCFY10%
SpS2.05
BVpS1.83
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 33.33% | ||
| ROCE | 4.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.92% | ||
| OM | 35.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.67% | ||
| GM | 72.83% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.37%
ROA(5y)-0.62%
ROE(3y)99.91%
ROE(5y)47.22%
ROIC(3y)13.35%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)14.95%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.53%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.02%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y49.4%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y126.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y5.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 14.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 4259.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 275.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score4
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)3395.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)8979.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)150.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.78%
EPS 3Y-25.94%
EPS 5Y-14.83%
EPS Q2Q%1839.13%
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y38.85%
EPS Next 3Y76.76%
EPS Next 5Y53.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.62%
Revenue Next Year10.97%
Revenue Next 2Y13.77%
Revenue Next 3Y55.12%
Revenue Next 5Y61.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y201.3%
EBIT Next Year167.13%
EBIT Next 3Y28.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-220.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-52.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y87.43%