FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC (FSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:FSI - CA33938T1049 - Common Stock
8.47 USD
-0.43 (-4.83%)
Overall FSI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FSI against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FSI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FSI is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make FSI a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSI was profitable.
FSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FSI has a Return On Assets of 3.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
FSI has a Return On Equity of 6.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
FSI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSI outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSI is above the industry average of 6.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.73% | ||
| ROE | 6% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% |
ROA(3y)7.89%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.03%
ROIC(3y)9.67%
ROIC(5y)11.22%
1.3 Margins
FSI's Profit Margin of 6.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSI outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSI has grown nicely.
FSI has a better Operating Margin (12.82%) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
FSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FSI (33.91%) is better than 68.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.31% | ||
| GM | 33.91% |
OM growth 3Y-4.57%
OM growth 5Y9.4%
PM growth 3Y-7.44%
PM growth 5Y2.66%
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y1.97%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FSI is still creating some value.
FSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.63 indicates that FSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FSI has a Altman-Z score of 4.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSI outperforms 91.57% of its industry peers.
FSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FSI would need 16.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 16.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSI outperforms 50.60% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that FSI is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, FSI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that FSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FSI (2.72) is better than 75.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that FSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSI has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 75.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.70%, which is quite good.
FSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.47% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FSI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.23% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%7.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FSI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 52.03% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 29.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y10.71%
EPS Next 2Y52.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y29.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.88, the valuation of FSI can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say FSI is valued slightly more expensively.
FSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.09.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.57), we can say FSI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FSI is more expensive than 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
FSI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 149.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FSI's earnings are expected to grow with 52.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)3.23
EPS Next 2Y52.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
FSI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.61.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
FSI has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
54.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.48%
EPS Next 2Y52.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:FSI (10/10/2025, 9:30:08 PM)
8.47
-0.43 (-4.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners35.28%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap107.23M
Analysts80
Price Target11.73 (38.49%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio1.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP54.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-70.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-139.6%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-139.6%
Max EPS beat(4)41.44%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)17.73%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)19.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-27.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.42%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.03%
PT rev (1m)4.55%
PT rev (3m)27.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 149.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.79 | ||
| P/tB | 3.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.65 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)0.6
Fwd EY7.1%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.67%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY5.18%
SpS2.88
BVpS3.03
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)3.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.73% | ||
| ROE | 6% | ||
| ROCE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.16% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.31% | ||
| GM | 33.91% | ||
| FCFM | 1.96% |
ROA(3y)7.89%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.03%
ROIC(3y)9.67%
ROIC(5y)11.22%
ROICexc(3y)11.2%
ROICexc(5y)13.11%
ROICexgc(3y)12.73%
ROICexgc(5y)15.64%
ROCE(3y)12.31%
ROCE(5y)14.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.59%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.56%
OM growth 3Y-4.57%
OM growth 5Y9.4%
PM growth 3Y-7.44%
PM growth 5Y2.66%
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y1.97%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 242.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
F-Score5
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)234.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)182.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y10.71%
EPS Next 2Y52.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%7.96%
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y29.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y58.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 5Y16.91%
EBIT Next Year58.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-56.79%
FCF growth 3Y-45.62%
FCF growth 5Y2.3%
OCF growth 1Y51.25%
OCF growth 3Y7.08%
OCF growth 5Y18.63%