GENIE ENERGY LTD-B (GNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GNE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3722842081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall GNE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GNE against 46 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 valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GNE had positive earnings in the past year.
GNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GNE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GNE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GNE has a better Return On Assets (3.93%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.65%, GNE is not doing good in the industry: 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GNE has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GNE outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
GNE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.65%. This is significantly below the industry average of 39.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.65%) for GNE is well above the current ROIC(4.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROIC | 4.14% |
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
The Profit Margin of GNE (3.41%) is worse than 89.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GNE has grown nicely.
GNE has a Operating Margin of 3.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GNE underperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GNE has declined.
GNE has a Gross Margin of 32.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GNE underperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GNE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 32.12% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GNE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GNE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
GNE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GNE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GNE has an Altman-Z score of 3.87. This indicates that GNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GNE's Altman-Z score of 3.87 is amongst the best of the industry. GNE outperforms 97.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GNE is 0.14, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GNE, only 0.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GNE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.14. This is amongst the best in the industry. GNE outperforms 97.83% of its industry peers.
GNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, GNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC9.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.03 indicates that GNE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.03, GNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.92 indicates that GNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.92, GNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
GNE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.18%.
GNE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.6%
EPS 3Y-23.81%
EPS 5Y35.69%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.18%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%14.3%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GNE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.50.
GNE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. GNE is more expensive than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.52. GNE is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GNE is valued more expensive than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GNE indicates a rather cheap valuation: GNE is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, GNE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GNE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.46.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, GNE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
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.
The dividend of GNE decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
GNE pays out 53.76% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP53.76%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
22.91
+0.22 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.06%
Inst Owner Change1.28%
Ins Owners19.1%
Ins Owner Change-1.17%
Market Cap615.13M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
DP53.76%
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | 3.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY10.71%
OCF(TTM)2.72
OCFY11.89%
SpS16.47
BVpS7.35
TBVpS6.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROCE | 5.41% | ||
| ROIC | 4.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.95% | ||
| OM | 3.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 32.12% | ||
| FCFM | 14.9% |
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 Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 807% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 476.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 436.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
F-Score4
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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)30.6%
EPS 3Y-23.81%
EPS 5Y35.69%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.18%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Sales Q2Q%14.3%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.91%
EBIT growth 5Y2.38%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.11%
FCF growth 3Y-2.79%
FCF growth 5Y32.51%
OCF growth 1Y-0.55%
OCF growth 3Y1.14%
OCF growth 5Y35.05%