Veren Inc (VRN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VRN - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA92340V1076 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRN. VRN was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VRN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VRN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VRN was profitable.
VRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VRN 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.33%, VRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.29% of the companies in the same industry.
VRN has a Return On Equity (4.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.09%, VRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
VRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.88%. This is above the industry average of 7.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)-2.07%
ROIC(3y)10.88%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 6.88%, VRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRN has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 27.16%, VRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.71%, VRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.88% | ||
| GM | 72.71% |
OM growth 3Y-11.86%
OM growth 5Y3.88%
PM growth 3Y-56.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VRN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VRN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.04, we must say that VRN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VRN has a worse Altman-Z score (0.04) than 66.83% of its industry peers.
VRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.16. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRN would need 6.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.16) than 73.08% of its industry peers.
VRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, VRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
VRN has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that VRN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.57, VRN is not doing good in the industry: 75.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRN has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.13%.
Measured over the past years, VRN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 24.52% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
VRN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.13%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.52%
Revenue growth 3Y11.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%32.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y189.53%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VRN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VRN.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. VRN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRN is cheaper than 72.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.60), we can say VRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRN is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VRN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VRN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
VRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
VRN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VRN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 62.49%!
VRN has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
VRN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.49%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
104.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VRN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.13%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
TSX:VRN (5/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.14
+0.34 (+3.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.59B
Analysts81.25
Price Target11.39 (24.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.49%
DP104.13%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.31%
Max EPS beat(2)44.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-278.4%
Max EPS beat(4)44.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-39.62%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.85%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.73%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.07%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.07%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY14.25%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY37.76%
SpS6.49
BVpS11.05
TBVpS10.65
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.04% | ||
| ROCE | 10.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.3% | ||
| OM | 27.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.88% | ||
| GM | 72.71% | ||
| FCFM | 12.53% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)-2.07%
ROIC(3y)10.88%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)11.09%
ROICexc(5y)8.86%
ROICexgc(3y)11.37%
ROICexgc(5y)9.09%
ROCE(3y)13.72%
ROCE(5y)11.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.61%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.96%
OM growth 3Y-11.86%
OM growth 5Y3.88%
PM growth 3Y-56.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.04 |
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)230.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)74.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)63.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.13%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.88%
EPS Next Y189.53%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.52%
Revenue growth 3Y11.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%32.55%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y10.81%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
EBIT Next 3Y12.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y118.84%
FCF growth 3Y51.96%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y-3.82%
OCF growth 3Y12.18%
OCF growth 5Y3.91%