5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:VNP • CA33833X1015
28.22 CAD
-0.05 (-0.18%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
This VNP.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall VNP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated VNP against 28 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. VNP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VNP is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make VNP suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. VNP.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VNP was profitable.
- VNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of VNP (10.64%) is better than 96.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.41%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.55%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VNP is above the industry average of 7.02%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.25%) for VNP is below the current ROIC(14.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.64% | ||
| ROE | 25.41% | ||
| ROIC | 14.55% |
ROA(3y)6.31%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)15.98%
ROE(5y)5.97%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- VNP has a Profit Margin of 12.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of VNP (19.57%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of VNP (30.05%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.93% | ||
| GM | 30.05% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.76%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y59.78%
GM growth 3Y17.85%
GM growth 5Y7.9%
2. VNP.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VNP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.36 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of VNP (5.36) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VNP is 3.00, which is a good value as it means it would take VNP, 3.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VNP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VNP (0.69) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC14.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- VNP has a Current Ratio of 2.76. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- VNP's Current ratio of 2.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that VNP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- VNP has a better Quick ratio (1.27) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. VNP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 256.25% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, VNP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 52.11% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, VNP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.18%.
- Measured over the past years, VNP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)256.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y52.11%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.18%
Revenue growth 3Y13.96%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%43.91%
3.2 Future
- VNP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.42% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.3%
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y18.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. VNP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.18.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VNP is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VNP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- VNP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 21.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. VNP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VNP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:VNP (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
28.22
-0.05 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners48.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.51B
Revenue(TTM)391.06M
Net Income(TTM)50.57M
Analysts80
Price Target31.21 (10.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)45.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)91.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)64.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)91.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)24.93%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.41%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-35.62%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.24%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)9.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.62%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.78%
PT rev (1m)6.13%
PT rev (3m)18.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)6.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.92 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.32 | ||
| P/B | 9.25 | ||
| P/tB | 11.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)0.91
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)1.03
OCFY3.66%
SpS5.99
BVpS3.05
TBVpS2.51
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number7.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.64% | ||
| ROE | 25.41% | ||
| ROCE | 20.92% | ||
| ROIC | 14.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.63% | ||
| OM | 19.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.93% | ||
| GM | 30.05% | ||
| FCFM | 11.91% |
ROA(3y)6.31%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)15.98%
ROE(5y)5.97%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.66%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.21%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.03%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y22.67%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.76%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y59.78%
GM growth 3Y17.85%
GM growth 5Y7.9%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
F-Score7
WACC14.36%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)119.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)256.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y52.11%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y17.3%
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.18%
Revenue growth 3Y13.96%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%43.91%
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y18.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y114.59%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y41.48%
EBIT Next Year43.04%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y265.97%
FCF growth 3Y91.83%
FCF growth 5Y10.56%
OCF growth 1Y1078.65%
OCF growth 3Y41.67%
OCF growth 5Y12.86%
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 4 / 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 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VNP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) is 36.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.25.