5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:VNP - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock
18.91 CAD
-0.43 (-2.22%)
Taking everything into account, VNP scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VNP was compared to 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. VNP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNP is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes VNP very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VNP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years VNP 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years VNP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VNP has a Return On Assets of 9.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Return On Equity of 23.05% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.06%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.53% | ||
| ROE | 23.05% | ||
| ROIC | 14.06% |
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)0.71%
ROE(5y)1.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- VNP has a better Profit Margin (12.22%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
- VNP has a Operating Margin of 19.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
- VNP has a better Gross Margin (30.90%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 30.9% |
OM growth 3Y26.13%
OM growth 5Y24.12%
PM growth 3Y50.9%
PM growth 5Y40.74%
GM growth 3Y13.36%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNP is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VNP has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VNP has a Altman-Z score of 3.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- VNP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is a neutral value as VNP would need 5.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VNP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.52) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VNP (0.75) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC14.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- VNP has a Current Ratio of 2.97. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.97, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that VNP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.39, VNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 172.22%, which is quite impressive.
- VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.77% yearly.
- VNP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.97%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.22%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%185.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.97%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%33.07%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 67.67% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y258.23%
EPS Next 2Y98.23%
EPS Next 3Y67.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year30.62%
Revenue Next 2Y22.76%
Revenue Next 3Y18.18%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.22, VNP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- VNP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.87, VNP is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VNP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say VNP is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of VNP may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 67.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y98.23%
EPS Next 3Y67.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for VNP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
5N PLUS INC / VNP.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for 5N PLUS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to VNP.CA.
What is the valuation status for VNP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VNP stock?
5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VNP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) is 28.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.44.