NUVISTA ENERGY LTD (NVA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:NVA - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA67072Q1046 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
NVA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NVA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NVA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make NVA suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NVA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
NVA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NVA's Return On Assets of 10.68% is amongst the best of the industry. NVA outperforms 92.99% of its industry peers.
NVA has a Return On Equity of 15.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVA outperforms 85.05% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.15%, NVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVA is significantly above the industry average of 7.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.38%) for NVA is well above the current ROIC(7.15%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.68% | ||
| ROE | 15.74% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% |
ROA(3y)14.42%
ROA(5y)9.03%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)12.86%
ROIC(3y)15.38%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
NVA's Profit Margin of 33.28% is amongst the best of the industry. NVA outperforms 94.39% of its industry peers.
NVA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NVA has a better Operating Margin (26.56%) than 78.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVA has grown nicely.
NVA has a Gross Margin of 68.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVA outperforms 86.45% of its industry peers.
NVA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.28% | ||
| GM | 68.71% |
OM growth 3Y-25.53%
OM growth 5Y21.22%
PM growth 3Y-4.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NVA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NVA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NVA has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that NVA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVA has a Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is in the better half of the industry: NVA outperforms 76.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVA is 1.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NVA, only 1.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVA (1.44) is better than 87.85% of its industry peers.
NVA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NVA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 70.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
NVA has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that NVA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NVA has a Current ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that NVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.92, NVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for NVA is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.85% over the past year.
NVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.57% yearly.
NVA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.38%.
NVA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.85%
EPS 3Y35.57%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%223.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.38%
Revenue growth 3Y9.76%
Revenue growth 5Y14.22%
Sales Q2Q%23.01%
3.2 Future
NVA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.79% yearly.
NVA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y30.18%
EPS Next 2Y23.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.44%
Revenue Next 2Y12.47%
Revenue Next 3Y8.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.70, the valuation of NVA can be described as very cheap.
79.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. NVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
NVA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.34.
84.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.36), we can say NVA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: NVA is cheaper than 82.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVA is cheaper than 68.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NVA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NVA's earnings are expected to grow with 21.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for NVA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:NVA (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.24
-0.09 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.81B
Analysts78.75
Price Target17.68 (24.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.3%
Min EPS beat(2)25.47%
Max EPS beat(2)47.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)32.16%
Min EPS beat(4)24.94%
Max EPS beat(4)47.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.49%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.4%
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)1.96%
PT rev (3m)1.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.34 | ||
| P/S | 2.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY12.99%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY15.77%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY24.41%
SpS5.83
BVpS12.32
TBVpS12.32
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.68% | ||
| ROE | 15.74% | ||
| ROCE | 9.28% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.16% | ||
| OM | 26.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.28% | ||
| GM | 68.71% | ||
| FCFM | 17.04% |
ROA(3y)14.42%
ROA(5y)9.03%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)12.86%
ROIC(3y)15.38%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.53%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)15.53%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.96%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-27.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y28.47%
OM growth 3Y-25.53%
OM growth 5Y21.22%
PM growth 3Y-4.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 163.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 42.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
F-Score7
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)39.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.59%
Profit Quality(3y)47%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.85%
EPS 3Y35.57%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%223.53%
EPS Next Y30.18%
EPS Next 2Y23.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.38%
Revenue growth 3Y9.76%
Revenue growth 5Y14.22%
Sales Q2Q%23.01%
Revenue Next Year15.44%
Revenue Next 2Y12.47%
Revenue Next 3Y8.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 5Y38.46%
EBIT Next Year13.07%
EBIT Next 3Y5.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.2%
FCF growth 3Y26.09%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.68%
OCF growth 3Y21.03%
OCF growth 5Y17.87%