5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:VNP - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock
20.09 CAD
+0.6 (+3.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to VNP. VNP was compared to 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VNP a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VNP is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes VNP very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VNP was profitable.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VNP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 has a better Return On Equity (23.05%) than 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.22%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VNP (19.67%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNP is creating some 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
VNP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VNP has an Altman-Z score of 4.12. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.12, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VNP is 5.52, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VNP, 5.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VNP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 89.66% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC13.97%
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 89.66% 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.
The Quick ratio of VNP (1.39) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 172.22% 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 39.77% on average per year.
VNP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.97%.
VNP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.10% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.54, 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.
VNP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.02, the valuation of VNP can be described as rather expensive.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, VNP is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VNP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNP is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.69 |
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.
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 67.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y98.23%
EPS Next 3Y67.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:VNP (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.09
+0.6 (+3.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.79B
Revenue(TTM)359.95M
Net Income(TTM)43.98M
Analysts82.22
Price Target26.37 (31.26%)
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)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%
PT rev (3m)32.56%
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%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.02 | ||
| P/S | 3.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.74 | ||
| P/B | 6.75 | ||
| P/tB | 8.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)0.68
OCFY3.36%
SpS5.61
BVpS2.97
TBVpS2.42
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number6.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.12 |
F-Score6
WACC13.97%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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 29.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.75.