FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC (FSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:FSI - CA33938T1049 - Common Stock
9.74 USD
+0.52 (+5.64%)
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 valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make FSI suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FSI had positive earnings in the past year.
FSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FSI has a better Return On Assets (3.73%) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
FSI has a better Return On Equity (6.00%) than 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSI is above the industry average of 6.34%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of FSI (6.31%) is better than 72.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSI has grown nicely.
FSI's Operating Margin of 12.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSI outperforms 69.88% of its industry peers.
FSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.91%, FSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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 4.91 indicates that FSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FSI has a Altman-Z score of 4.91. 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSI (16.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 4.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.41%
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.
FSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that FSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, FSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FSI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.23% in the last year.
FSI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.86% yearly.
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
FSI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 70.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FSI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 29.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.42%
EPS Next 2Y70.69%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 38.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FSI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSI is valued a bit more expensive than 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
FSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of FSI can be described as correct.
FSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FSI is cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
FSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FSI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FSI is more expensive than 63.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FSI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 172.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of FSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FSI's earnings are expected to grow with 70.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)3.72
EPS Next 2Y70.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, FSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FSI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.43.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, FSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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 2Y70.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:FSI (9/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
9.74
+0.52 (+5.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.16%
Inst Owner Change31.64%
Ins Owners35.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap123.31M
Analysts80
Price Target11.73 (20.43%)
Short Float %0.37%
Short Ratio0.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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)27.78%
PT rev (3m)27.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 | ||
| P/S | 3.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 172.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.21 | ||
| P/tB | 3.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.58%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY4.51%
SpS2.88
BVpS3.03
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)3.72
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 | 4.91 |
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y20.42%
EPS Next 2Y70.69%
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 Year19.95%
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%