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.
- VRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- VRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years VRN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VRN's Return On Assets of 2.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 55.29% of its industry peers.
- VRN's Return On Equity of 4.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 55.29% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRN is above the industry average of 6.63%.
| 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 (6.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VRN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VRN has a better Operating Margin (27.16%) than 78.85% of its industry peers.
- VRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.71%, VRN belongs to the top 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. 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.
- 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for VRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.16, VRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VRN (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the 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
- A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VRN (0.57) is worse than 75.96% of its industry peers.
- VRN has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. VRN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VRN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.13%.
- 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%.
- 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
- VRN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.31% yearly.
- 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
- 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 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.
- VRN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. VRN is around the same levels.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, VRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VRN indicates a rather cheap valuation: VRN is cheaper than 86.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VRN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRN is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies 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.
- 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
- VRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.52, VRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- The dividend of VRN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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.