5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:VNP - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock
19.15 CAD
+0.24 (+1.27%)
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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make VNP suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VNP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
VNP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VNP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VNP has a better Return On Assets (7.45%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VNP has a better Return On Equity (18.69%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.15%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.45% | ||
| ROE | 18.69% | ||
| ROIC | 11.15% |
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
The Profit Margin of VNP (9.64%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VNP (16.37%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 29.08%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% 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 | 16.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.64% | ||
| GM | 29.08% |
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.
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 3.89 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.89, VNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VNP is 16.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take VNP, 16.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.74, VNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.88, VNP is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC7.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.35, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. 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 (1.51) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 176.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.77% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VNP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.79%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)176.92%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%240%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
3.2 Future
VNP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 57.59% yearly.
VNP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y176.17%
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.21%
Revenue Next 2Y20.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.39%
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 38.30, VNP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VNP is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.59 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VNP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, VNP is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 132.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.38 |
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 57.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VNP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.15
+0.24 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.71B
Revenue(TTM)333.88M
Net Income(TTM)32.18M
Analysts82.22
Price Target19.89 (3.86%)
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)83.29%
Min EPS beat(2)77.18%
Max EPS beat(2)89.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)89.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.62%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.97%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.89%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.89%
PT rev (1m)5.41%
PT rev (3m)68.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)59.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 132.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 49.87 | ||
| P/B | 7.07 | ||
| P/tB | 8.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.38 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY2.61%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY3.62%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY0.76%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY2.01%
SpS5.26
BVpS2.71
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number5.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.45% | ||
| ROE | 18.69% | ||
| ROCE | 15.43% | ||
| ROIC | 11.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.67% | ||
| OM | 16.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.64% | ||
| GM | 29.08% | ||
| FCFM | 2.75% |
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 Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
F-Score6
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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)176.92%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%240%
EPS Next Y176.17%
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
Revenue Next Year26.21%
Revenue Next 2Y20.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y103.76%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year128.01%
EBIT Next 3Y47.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.59%
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 of 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) 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.
What is the valuation of 5N PLUS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) is 38.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.07.