Veren Inc (VRN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:VRN - CA92340V1076 - Common Stock
9.14 CAD
+0.34 (+3.86%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRN. VRN was compared to 217 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While VRN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VRN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VRN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VRN 4 years were profitable.
VRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VRN has a Return On Assets (2.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.04%, VRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VRN (8.09%) is better than 84.13% of its industry peers.
VRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.88%. This is above the industry average of 6.53%.
| 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
VRN has a Profit Margin of 6.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRN outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
VRN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VRN's Operating Margin of 27.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
VRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRN's Gross Margin of 72.71% is amongst the best of the industry. VRN outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VRN is still 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 Altman-Z score of 0.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 66.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VRN is 6.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take VRN, 6.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VRN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.16) than 73.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
VRN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
VRN has a Current ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 75.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRN's Quick ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRN is outperformed by 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.
VRN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.52%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, VRN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.31% on average per year.
VRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.59% yearly.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31, the valuation of VRN can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VRN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, VRN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02, the valuation of VRN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, 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 cheaper than 86.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VRN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years.
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 6.85.
VRN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VRN grows each year by 62.49%, which is quite nice.
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
VRN pays out 104.13% of its income as dividend. 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
Revenue(TTM)3.97B
Net Income(TTM)273.30M
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
Graham NumberN/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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.61%
ROICexgc 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%
Veren Inc / VRN.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for Veren Inc?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRN.CA.
What is the valuation status for VRN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to Veren Inc (VRN.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is Veren Inc (VRN.CA) stock?
Veren Inc (VRN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is 20.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
What is the financial health of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is 3 / 10.