INPLAY OIL CORP (IPO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:IPO - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA45780T4046 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to IPO. IPO was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. IPO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. IPO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IPO had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year IPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years IPO 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IPO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IPO (0.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IPO has a Return On Equity (1.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IPO has a Return On Invested Capital (2.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IPO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.64%. This is above the industry average of 7.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.64%) for IPO is well above the current ROIC(2.86%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.94% | ||
| ROE | 1.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.86% |
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)15.03%
ROE(5y)-28.11%
ROIC(3y)10.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.64%, IPO is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPO has declined.
IPO has a Operating Margin (11.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-22.81%
OM growth 5Y20.89%
PM growth 3Y-60.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IPO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IPO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IPO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
IPO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.08, we must say that IPO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IPO's Altman-Z score of 1.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPO outperforms 61.43% of its industry peers.
IPO has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IPO would need 6.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IPO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.55. This is in the better half of the industry: IPO outperforms 70.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that IPO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, IPO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that IPO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IPO's Current ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPO outperforms 57.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that IPO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IPO has a Quick ratio (0.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IPO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -100.00%.
Measured over the past years, IPO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -32.73% on average per year.
IPO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.94%.
Measured over the past years, IPO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-32.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1000%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.94%
Revenue growth 3Y9.36%
Revenue growth 5Y14.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
3.2 Future
IPO is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y133.26%
EPS Next 2Y169.93%
EPS Next 3Y-24.19%
EPS Next 5Y-22.42%
Revenue Next Year56.56%
Revenue Next 2Y58.86%
Revenue Next 3Y33.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.54, the valuation of IPO can be described as very reasonable.
60.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.80, IPO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPO is cheaper than 79.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IPO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IPO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IPO's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y169.93%
EPS Next 3Y-24.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.32%, IPO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.32, IPO pays a better dividend. On top of this IPO pays more dividend than 98.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IPO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.32% |
5.2 History
IPO 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
335.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP335.02%
EPS Next 2Y169.93%
EPS Next 3Y-24.19%
TSX:IPO (7/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.75
+0.24 (+2.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap300.36M
Analysts80
Price Target14.69 (36.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP335.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-69.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-208.01%
Max EPS beat(2)69.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-51.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-208.01%
Max EPS beat(4)69.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-46.44%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-13.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-18.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-29.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-12.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-17.92%
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)6.67%
PT rev (3m)-17.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)646.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)729.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)40.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)40.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY9.49%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY3.49%
OCF(TTM)2.23
OCFY20.72%
SpS4.81
BVpS10.26
TBVpS10.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.94% | ||
| ROE | 1.71% | ||
| ROCE | 3.3% | ||
| ROIC | 2.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.86% | ||
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 7.79% |
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)15.03%
ROE(5y)-28.11%
ROIC(3y)10.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.64%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.64%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.27%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-24.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.79%
OM growth 3Y-22.81%
OM growth 5Y20.89%
PM growth 3Y-60.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 213.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)162.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)143.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)46.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)46.4%
Profit Quality(3y)46.74%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-32.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1000%
EPS Next Y133.26%
EPS Next 2Y169.93%
EPS Next 3Y-24.19%
EPS Next 5Y-22.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.94%
Revenue growth 3Y9.36%
Revenue growth 5Y14.09%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
Revenue Next Year56.56%
Revenue Next 2Y58.86%
Revenue Next 3Y33.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.58%
EBIT growth 5Y37.91%
EBIT Next Year702.58%
EBIT Next 3Y109.27%
EBIT Next 5Y46.21%
FCF growth 1Y-72.55%
FCF growth 3Y16.23%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-49.85%
OCF growth 3Y22.66%
OCF growth 5Y20.7%