FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC (FSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:FSI - NYSE Arca - CA33938T1049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FSI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSI was compared to 85 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FSI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSI was profitable.
In the past year FSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FSI has always been profitable.
FSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FSI's Return On Assets of 3.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSI outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
FSI has a Return On Equity of 6.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSI outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
FSI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSI outperforms 68.24% 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 6.78%.
| 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 74.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FSI (12.82%) is better than 69.41% 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 65.88% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FSI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FSI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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 3.47 indicates that FSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FSI's Altman-Z score of 3.47 is amongst the best of the industry. FSI outperforms 81.18% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.96, FSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that FSI is not too dependend on debt financing.
FSI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 77.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that FSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, FSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.65% of the companies in the same industry.
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 75.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.26%.
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 -3.23% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.26%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-18.97%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 71.82% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
FSI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 31.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y71.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.75%
Revenue Next 2Y31.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 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 25.95, the valuation of FSI can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FSI.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say FSI is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.76, the valuation of FSI can be described as very cheap.
90.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say FSI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 91.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FSI's 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 71.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.48
EPS Next 2Y71.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, FSI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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
FSI pays out 54.48% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.48%
EPS Next 2Y71.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:FSI (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
5.19
-0.14 (-2.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.16%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners35.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap65.65M
Analysts80
Price Target9.18 (76.88%)
Short Float %0.31%
Short Ratio0.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 91.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY14.79%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY1.09%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY8.46%
SpS2.88
BVpS3.04
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.48
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 | 3.47 |
F-Score5
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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)5.26%
EPS 3Y-2.44%
EPS 5Y10.47%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y71.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-18.97%
Revenue Next Year20.75%
Revenue Next 2Y31.1%
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%