5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:VNP • CA33833X1015
23.25 CAD
+3.72 (+19.05%)
Last: Jan 29, 2026, 07:00 PM
VNP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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
- 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.
- VNP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- VNP's Return On Assets of 9.53% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of VNP (23.05%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.06%, VNP belongs to the best 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's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VNP has a Operating Margin of 19.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 30.90%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
| 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
- VNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VNP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.66 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VNP has a Altman-Z score of 4.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 86.21% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VNP (5.52) is better than 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC14.27%
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.
- The Current ratio of VNP (2.97) is better than 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.
- VNP's Quick ratio of 1.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 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.
- VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.77% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 26.97% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 67.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VNP is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.39, VNP is valued a bit more expensive.
- VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.34.
- 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.72), we can say VNP is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VNP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.44 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 67.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)0.89
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 35.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.02.