5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VNP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, VNP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VNP was compared to 32 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While VNP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VNP had positive earnings in the past year.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VNP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VNP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VNP has a better Return On Assets (4.19%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.10%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VNP (8.33%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.19% | ||
| ROE | 11.1% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)-0.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.63%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNP has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.42%, VNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has declined.
VNP's Gross Margin of 25.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.63% | ||
| GM | 25.93% |
OM growth 3Y3.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.81%
PM growth 3Y72.33%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
2. Health
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 more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VNP has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that VNP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VNP's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that VNP has dependencies on debt financing.
VNP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNP underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
VNP has a Current Ratio of 3.49. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.49, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that VNP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.41, VNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 80.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.22% on average over the past years.
VNP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.96%.
Measured over the past years, VNP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80%
EPS 3Y16.26%
EPS 5Y-7.22%
EPS Q2Q%250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11%
Revenue growth 5Y2.14%
Sales Q2Q%25.23%
3.2 Future
VNP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.19% yearly.
VNP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y88.23%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y45.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.58%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.2%
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 26.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNP.
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 29.62.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VNP.
VNP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. VNP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNP is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of VNP may justify a higher PE ratio.
VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 45.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y45.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (2/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.91
-0.16 (-2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap615.27M
Analysts80
Price Target9.38 (35.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
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)14.19%
Min EPS beat(2)6.07%
Max EPS beat(2)22.3%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.74%
Max EPS beat(4)22.3%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.01%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-63.66%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-62.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.05%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.47%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.91%
PT rev (1m)2.22%
PT rev (3m)9.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 54.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | 4.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY1.83%
SpS4.52
BVpS2.29
TBVpS1.7
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.19% | ||
| ROE | 11.1% | ||
| ROCE | 10.1% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.31% | ||
| OM | 11.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.63% | ||
| GM | 25.93% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)-0.55%
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 3Y3.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.9%
OM growth 3Y3.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.81%
PM growth 3Y72.33%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 154.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 16.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score6
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)85.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80%
EPS 3Y16.26%
EPS 5Y-7.22%
EPS Q2Q%250%
EPS Next Y88.23%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y45.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11%
Revenue growth 5Y2.14%
Sales Q2Q%25.23%
Revenue Next Year22.58%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y304.63%
EBIT growth 3Y15.32%
EBIT growth 5Y0.3%
EBIT Next Year69.93%
EBIT Next 3Y27.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2397%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-37.65%
OCF growth 3Y-22.32%
OCF growth 5Y50.97%