5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:VNP • CA33833X1015

27.69 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall VNP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated VNP against 27 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While VNP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNP is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make VNP a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VNP was profitable.
  • In the past year VNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years VNP 4 years were profitable.
  • VNP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VNP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVNP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.53%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNP has a Return On Equity of 23.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
  • VNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.06%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
VNP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVNP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • VNP's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.67%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of VNP (30.90%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
  • VNP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VNP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVNP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNP is destroying value.
  • VNP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • VNP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VNP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingVNP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
VNP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVNP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.96 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VNP has a better Altman-Z score (4.96) than 85.19% 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 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VNP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 5.52
Altman-Z 4.96
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC14.34%
VNP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

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.
  • VNP has a Current ratio of 2.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.39, VNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.39
VNP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVNP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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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.
  • Measured over the past years, VNP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.77% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
VNP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVNP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
VNP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVNP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.33.
  • 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, VNP is valued a bit more expensive.
  • VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.19.
  • VNP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, VNP is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.33
Fwd PE 32.19
VNP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 68.25
EV/EBITDA 20
VNP.CA Per share dataVNP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VNP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • VNP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 67.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y98.23%
EPS Next 3Y67.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VNP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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5N PLUS INC

TSX:VNP (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.69

+0.01 (+0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners48.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.47B
Revenue(TTM)359.95M
Net Income(TTM)43.98M
Analysts82.22
Price Target26.39 (-4.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)84.41%
Min EPS beat(2)77.18%
Max EPS beat(2)91.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)45.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)91.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.84%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)16.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-36.31%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.83%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.92%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.8%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.99%
PT rev (1m)0.1%
PT rev (3m)32.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)38.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)29.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.33
Fwd PE 32.19
P/S 5.01
P/FCF 68.25
P/OCF 41.59
P/B 9.45
P/tB 11.61
EV/EBITDA 20
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY3.11%
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY1.47%
OCF(TTM)0.67
OCFY2.4%
SpS5.53
BVpS2.93
TBVpS2.38
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number6.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.53%
ROE 23.05%
ROCE 19.45%
ROIC 14.06%
ROICexc 16.42%
ROICexgc 18.54%
OM 19.67%
PM (TTM) 12.22%
GM 30.9%
FCFM 7.34%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)0.71%
ROE(5y)1.25%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y32.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.62%
OM growth 3Y26.13%
OM growth 5Y24.12%
PM growth 3Y50.9%
PM growth 5Y40.74%
GM growth 3Y13.36%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF 5.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 97.76%
Cap/Sales 4.7%
Interest Coverage 9.13
Cash Conversion 49.19%
Profit Quality 60.04%
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 4.96
F-Score6
WACC14.34%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)112.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.22%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%185.71%
EPS Next Y258.23%
EPS Next 2Y98.23%
EPS Next 3Y67.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.97%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%33.07%
Revenue Next Year30.62%
Revenue Next 2Y22.76%
Revenue Next 3Y18.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y118.68%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year168.24%
EBIT Next 3Y49.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y633.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y129.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 41.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.45.