GENIE ENERGY LTD-B (GNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GNE - US3722842081 - Common Stock
15.21 USD
-0.09 (-0.59%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GNE. GNE was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. GNE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. GNE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GNE was profitable.
In the past year GNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
GNE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GNE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.17%, GNE is doing worse than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.23%, GNE is not doing good in the industry: 91.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.66%, GNE is not doing good in the industry: 91.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GNE is significantly above the industry average of 5.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.66%) for GNE is well below the 3 year average (13.65%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that GNE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 4.23% | ||
| ROIC | 1.66% |
ROA(3y)13.38%
ROA(5y)11.67%
ROE(3y)20.76%
ROE(5y)19.3%
ROIC(3y)13.65%
ROIC(5y)15.41%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.82%, GNE is doing worse than 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GNE has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of GNE (1.27%) is worse than 93.62% of its industry peers.
GNE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GNE has a worse Gross Margin (28.94%) than 65.96% of its industry peers.
GNE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 28.94% |
OM growth 3Y-28.73%
OM growth 5Y-3.56%
PM growth 3Y-29.66%
PM growth 5Y28.16%
GM growth 3Y4.75%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GNE is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GNE has less shares outstanding
GNE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GNE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.19 indicates that GNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.19, GNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
GNE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.20, GNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that GNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
GNE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 97.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that GNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.99, GNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that GNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GNE (1.85) is better than 87.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.90%, which is quite impressive.
GNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.69% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.76% in the past year.
GNE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.9%
EPS 3Y-23.81%
EPS 5Y35.69%
EPS Q2Q%-70.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%16.04%
3.2 Future
GNE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 42.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y30.03%
EPS Next 3Y23.6%
EPS Next 5Y42.33%
Revenue Next Year14.6%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.53, GNE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GNE is valued more expensive than 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
GNE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.56, GNE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GNE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.72% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. GNE is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GNE is valued more expensive than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
GNE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GNE is cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 46.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GNE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GNE's earnings are expected to grow with 23.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y30.03%
EPS Next 3Y23.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%, GNE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of GNE dropped by -27.63% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.51, GNE is paying slightly less dividend.
GNE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GNE decreases each year by -3.54%.
GNE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GNE has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
97.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GNE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP97.45%
EPS Next 2Y30.03%
EPS Next 3Y23.6%
NYSE:GNE (9/2/2025, 10:11:58 AM)
15.21
-0.09 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.41%
Inst Owner Change8.1%
Ins Owners17.5%
Ins Owner Change-3.28%
Market Cap406.26M
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (20.71%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
DP97.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-23.08%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-66.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 46.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY2.1%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)1.69
FCFY11.09%
OCF(TTM)2.02
OCFY13.26%
SpS17.11
BVpS7.36
TBVpS6.8
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)1.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 4.23% | ||
| ROCE | 2.17% | ||
| ROIC | 1.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.04% | ||
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 28.94% | ||
| FCFM | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)13.38%
ROA(5y)11.67%
ROE(3y)20.76%
ROE(5y)19.3%
ROIC(3y)13.65%
ROIC(5y)15.41%
ROICexc(3y)29.63%
ROICexc(5y)47.61%
ROICexgc(3y)35.16%
ROICexgc(5y)420.69%
ROCE(3y)17.83%
ROCE(5y)20.21%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-85.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-63.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.6%
OM growth 3Y-28.73%
OM growth 5Y-3.56%
PM growth 3Y-29.66%
PM growth 5Y28.16%
GM growth 3Y4.75%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 938.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 797.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 542.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
F-Score4
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)1040.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)631.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)289.72%
Profit Quality(5y)262.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.9%
EPS 3Y-23.81%
EPS 5Y35.69%
EPS Q2Q%-70.27%
EPS Next Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y30.03%
EPS Next 3Y23.6%
EPS Next 5Y42.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%16.04%
Revenue Next Year14.6%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
EBIT growth 1Y37.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.91%
EBIT growth 5Y2.38%
EBIT Next Year366.49%
EBIT Next 3Y79.76%
EBIT Next 5Y47.75%
FCF growth 1Y-37.29%
FCF growth 3Y-2.79%
FCF growth 5Y32.51%
OCF growth 1Y-26.57%
OCF growth 3Y1.14%
OCF growth 5Y35.05%