NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NJR - US6460251068 - Common Stock
45.08 USD
+0.06 (+0.13%)
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Overall NJR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NJR against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NJR while its profitability can be described as average. NJR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally NJR also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NJR was profitable.
In the past year NJR had a positive cash flow from operations.
NJR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NJR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NJR has a better Return On Assets (4.43%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NJR (14.03%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
NJR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NJR is below the industry average of 8.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROIC | 4.97% |
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)13.5%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)5.25%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
NJR has a better Profit Margin (16.48%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
NJR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NJR's Operating Margin of 22.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NJR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
NJR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NJR has a worse Gross Margin (55.84%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
NJR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.48% | ||
| GM | 55.84% |
OM growth 3Y16.52%
OM growth 5Y13.56%
PM growth 3Y20.33%
PM growth 5Y14.59%
GM growth 3Y19.25%
GM growth 5Y10.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NJR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NJR has more shares outstanding
NJR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NJR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.22, we must say that NJR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NJR (1.22) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that NJR has dependencies on debt financing.
NJR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NJR is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC6.2%
2.3 Liquidity
NJR has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that NJR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NJR (0.73) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that NJR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NJR (0.40) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NJR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.53%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NJR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.35% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.83% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.53%
EPS 3Y9.44%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-82.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.18%
Revenue growth 5Y0.83%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NJR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.79% on average per year.
NJR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.28%
EPS Next 2Y3.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.74%
EPS Next 5Y5.79%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y2.97%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.70 indicates a correct valuation of NJR.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NJR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NJR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.31, the valuation of NJR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NJR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
NJR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NJR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NJR is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NJR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y3.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NJR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NJR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.71.
NJR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NJR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.28%!
NJR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NJR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
NJR pays out 53.65% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of NJR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.65%
EPS Next 2Y3.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.74%
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GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.21%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change3.53%
Market Cap4.54B
Revenue(TTM)2.04B
Net Income(TTM)335.63M
Analysts81.82
Price Target55.69 (23.54%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
DP53.65%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)87.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.41%
Max EPS beat(2)184.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)50.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.41%
Max EPS beat(4)184.87%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.06%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)27.82%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)11.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.5%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.77%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY6.99%
FCF(TTM)-2.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.31
OCFY9.57%
SpS20.21
BVpS23.74
TBVpS23.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number41.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROCE | 6.63% | ||
| ROIC | 4.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.98% | ||
| OM | 22.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.48% | ||
| GM | 55.84% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)13.5%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)5.25%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.25%
ROICexc(5y)5.16%
ROICexgc(3y)5.26%
ROICexgc(5y)5.17%
ROCE(3y)7.08%
ROCE(5y)7.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.17%
OM growth 3Y16.52%
OM growth 5Y13.56%
PM growth 3Y20.33%
PM growth 5Y14.59%
GM growth 3Y19.25%
GM growth 5Y10.95%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 349.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 32.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
F-Score6
WACC6.2%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)330.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)387.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)29%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.53%
EPS 3Y9.44%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-82.02%
EPS Next Y-4.28%
EPS Next 2Y3.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.74%
EPS Next 5Y5.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.18%
Revenue growth 5Y0.83%
Sales Q2Q%-15.08%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y2.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.62%
EBIT growth 3Y3.5%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year39.4%
EBIT Next 3Y22.07%
EBIT Next 5Y18.13%
FCF growth 1Y-136.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.65%
OCF growth 3Y10.33%
OCF growth 5Y15.27%
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP / NJR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NJR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NJR.
What is the valuation status of NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP?
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NJR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) is 13.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) is expected to decline by -4.28% in the next year.