5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VNP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall VNP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VNP against 29 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!
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 5.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.35%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VNP (9.52%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.35% | ||
| ROIC | 9.52% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.94%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
VNP's Operating Margin of 13.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VNP's Gross Margin of 28.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.94% | ||
| GM | 28.06% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNP is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
VNP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VNP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that VNP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VNP's Altman-Z score of 2.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VNP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.54 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VNP has a better Current ratio (3.54) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that VNP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VNP has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.00% 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 24.23%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%266.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%36.71%
3.2 Future
VNP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y73.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.05%
Revenue Next 2Y11.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.06.
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
VNP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.94, VNP is valued on the expensive side.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.34. VNP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VNP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.79 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 47.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (7/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.92
+0.03 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap883.57M
Analysts80
Price Target11.48 (15.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)7.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(2)89.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)89.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.49%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.15%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-52.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.18%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.93%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.02%
PT rev (1m)5.63%
PT rev (3m)17.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2296.33 | ||
| P/B | 4.26 | ||
| P/tB | 5.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFY0.04%
SpS4.81
BVpS2.33
TBVpS1.8
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.35% | ||
| ROCE | 13.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.84% | ||
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.94% | ||
| GM | 28.06% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y32.28%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 0.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score7
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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)100%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%266.67%
EPS Next Y73.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%36.71%
Revenue Next Year14.05%
Revenue Next 2Y11.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y85.56%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year88.08%
EBIT Next 3Y37.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-307.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-98.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A