VALEURA ENERGY INC (VLE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VLE - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9191444020 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
VLE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 219 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VLE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. VLE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VLE was profitable.
In the past year VLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
VLE had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years VLE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VLE's Return On Assets of 12.24% is amongst the best of the industry. VLE outperforms 94.98% of its industry peers.
VLE's Return On Equity of 26.33% is amongst the best of the industry. VLE outperforms 97.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VLE (22.61%) is better than 98.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.24% | ||
| ROE | 26.33% | ||
| ROIC | 22.61% |
ROA(3y)-43.9%
ROA(5y)-34.63%
ROE(3y)-38.65%
ROE(5y)-33.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.69%, VLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 24.65%, VLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.98%, VLE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.47% of the companies in the same industry.
VLE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.69% | ||
| GM | 67.98% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y-3.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VLE is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VLE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VLE has more shares outstanding
VLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that VLE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VLE has a Altman-Z score of 2.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. VLE outperforms 80.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VLE is 1.20, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VLE, only 1.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.20, VLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.41% of the companies in the same industry.
VLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VLE (0.16) is better than 65.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
VLE has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that VLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.91, VLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.91% of the companies in the same industry.
VLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that VLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VLE's Quick ratio of 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VLE outperforms 73.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VLE have decreased strongly by -60.15% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 99.77% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
VLE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 114.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%57.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)99.77%
Revenue growth 3Y279.62%
Revenue growth 5Y114.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.77%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VLE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.82% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VLE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-46.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year76.1%
Revenue Next 2Y29.21%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.39%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.16, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VLE.
90.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VLE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say VLE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.04, which indicates a very decent valuation of VLE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VLE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VLE is cheaper than 61.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say VLE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
98.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VLE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VLE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VLE is cheaper than 79.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.82% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VLE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VLE (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.07
+0.17 (+2.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap754.02M
Analysts85
Price Target12.85 (81.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)160.98%
Min EPS beat(2)60.08%
Max EPS beat(2)261.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)149.96%
Min EPS beat(4)4.88%
Max EPS beat(4)272.99%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-22.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.6%
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)19.54%
PT rev (3m)28.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)225%
EPS NY rev (1m)31.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY19.38%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY9.96%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY12.58%
OCF(TTM)2.97
OCFY42.07%
SpS7.58
BVpS4.23
TBVpS4.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.24% | ||
| ROE | 26.33% | ||
| ROCE | 26.34% | ||
| ROIC | 22.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.24% | ||
| OM | 24.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.69% | ||
| GM | 67.98% | ||
| FCFM | 11.74% |
ROA(3y)-43.9%
ROA(5y)-34.63%
ROE(3y)-38.65%
ROE(5y)-33.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y-3.76%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1111.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
F-Score7
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.58
Cap/Depr(3y)1366.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)897.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)210.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)160.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%57.11%
EPS Next Y-46.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)99.77%
Revenue growth 3Y279.62%
Revenue growth 5Y114.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.77%
Revenue Next Year76.1%
Revenue Next 2Y29.21%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.39%
EBIT growth 1Y19742.1%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year75.79%
EBIT Next 3Y9.62%
EBIT Next 5Y3.87%
FCF growth 1Y633.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2002.2%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A