FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC (FSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:FSI - CA33938T1049 - Common Stock
8.35 USD
+0.84 (+11.19%)
Taking everything into account, FSI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSI was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FSI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FSI is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes FSI very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FSI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FSI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FSI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FSI has a better Return On Assets (3.73%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
FSI has a better Return On Equity (6.00%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.39%) than 72.62% of its industry peers.
FSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.67%. This is above the industry average of 6.43%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 6.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
FSI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FSI has a Operating Margin of 12.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 70.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.91%, FSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FSI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
FSI 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, FSI has more shares outstanding
FSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.18 indicates that FSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FSI (4.18) is better than 89.29% 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 (16.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
FSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FSI (0.27) is better than 79.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that FSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FSI has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that FSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FSI (1.88) is better than 75.00% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.23% in the past 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.
FSI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 37.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.42%
EPS Next 2Y70.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.04%
Revenue Next 2Y37.16%
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 33.40, the valuation of FSI can be described as expensive.
FSI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say FSI is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.02, which indicates a very decent valuation of FSI.
86.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, FSI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FSI.
FSI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 147.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 70.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)3.19
EPS Next 2Y70.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FSI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
FSI has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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 (8/25/2025, 2:18:25 PM)
8.35
+0.84 (+11.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.16%
Inst Owner Change31.6%
Ins Owners35.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap105.71M
Analysts80
Price Target11.22 (34.37%)
Short Float %0.32%
Short Ratio0.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
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)22.22%
PT rev (3m)22.22%
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)-6.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 | ||
| P/S | 2.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 147.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY9.07%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.68%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY5.26%
SpS2.88
BVpS3.03
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)3.19
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 | 4.18 |
F-Score5
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 Year13.04%
Revenue Next 2Y37.16%
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%