NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NS - US67058H1023
21.96 USD
-0.41 (-1.83%)
22 USD
+0.04 (+0.18%)
Overall NS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NS against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While NS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. NS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NS had positive earnings in the past year.
NS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years NS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years NS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.71%, NS is doing worse than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NS has a Return On Equity of 3.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NS underperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
NS has a Return On Invested Capital (7.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NS is significantly below the industry average of 21.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for NS is below the current ROIC(7.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% |
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)-1.9%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-5.01%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of NS (2.11%) is worse than 73.02% of its industry peers.
NS has a Operating Margin (27.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.89%, NS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 36.89% |
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y5.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NS has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NS would need 10.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.32, NS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.40% of the companies in the same industry.
NS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.33, NS is doing worse than 87.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that NS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NS's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NS is outperformed by 72.09% of its industry peers.
NS has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that NS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NS has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 67.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NS have decreased by -1.22% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.17% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y53.78%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, NS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NS is more expensive than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, NS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56, NS is valued correctly.
NS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say NS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.93% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NS is cheaper than 69.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.29%, NS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, NS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, NS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NS decreases each year by -8.34%.
NS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NS has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
NS pays out 861.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP861.28%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
21.96
-0.41 (-1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.63B
Net Income(TTM)34.45M
Analysts46.67
Price Target23.46 (6.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.34%
DP861.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.46%
Max EPS beat(2)31.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(4)31.7%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-34.12%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-78.1%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-118.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.7%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.82%
PT rev (1m)0.73%
PT rev (3m)21.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY11.85%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY17.61%
SpS12.89
BVpS8.05
TBVpS-1.42
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.38% | ||
| ROCE | 9.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.46% | ||
| OM | 27.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 36.89% | ||
| FCFM | 20.19% |
ROA(3y)0.14%
ROA(5y)-1.9%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-5.01%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.43%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)10.05%
ROICexgc(5y)9.37%
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)8.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.53%
OM growth 3Y-0.68%
OM growth 5Y5.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 955.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)59.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y53.78%
EPS Next 2Y34.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.23%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y6.92%
EBIT Next Year30.44%
EBIT Next 3Y10.81%
EBIT Next 5Y7.72%
FCF growth 1Y0.35%
FCF growth 3Y3.8%
FCF growth 5Y33.44%
OCF growth 1Y-2.43%
OCF growth 3Y-0.75%
OCF growth 5Y-1.13%
NUSTAR ENERGY LP / NS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NS.
Can you provide the valuation status for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NS stock?
NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
The financial health rating of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NUSTAR ENERGY LP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS) is expected to grow by 53.78% in the next year.