Veren Inc (VRN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:VRN • CA92340V1076
Current stock price
9.14 CAD
+0.34 (+3.86%)
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This VRN.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VRN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VRN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- VRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- VRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of VRN (2.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VRN has a Return On Equity (4.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.09%, VRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VRN is above the industry average of 6.78%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.88%, VRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRN has declined.
- VRN's Operating Margin of 27.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- VRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. VRN.CA Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRN has less shares outstanding
- VRN has more shares outstanding than it did 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 6.16. This is in the better half of the industry: VRN outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- VRN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 51.92% of 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
- A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, VRN is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. VRN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VRN have decreased strongly by -53.13% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for VRN have been decreasing by -14.10% on average. This is quite bad
- VRN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.52%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.66% on average over the past years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. VRN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VRN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, VRN is valued a bit cheaper.
- VRN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02.
- 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 (22.79), we can say VRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
- The decent profitability rating of VRN 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. VRN.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, VRN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- VRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.47.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VRN pays a better dividend.
| 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%
VRN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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)05-09 2025-05-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
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-DateN/A
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for Veren Inc?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRN.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for Veren Inc?
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.
How financially healthy is Veren Inc?
The financial health rating of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VRN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is expected to grow by 189.53% in the next year.