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NUVISTA ENERGY LTD (NVA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:NVA - CA67072Q1046 - Common Stock

15.24 CAD
-0.15 (-0.97%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall NVA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated NVA against 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NVA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NVA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, NVA could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NVA had positive earnings in the past year.
NVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NVA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NVA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NVA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

NVA has a better Return On Assets (10.68%) than 93.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NVA (15.74%) is better than 90.28% of its industry peers.
NVA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.15%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVA is significantly above the industry average of 6.93%.
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 RankSector 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
NVA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NVA (33.28%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVA has declined.
The Operating Margin of NVA (26.56%) is better than 78.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVA has grown nicely.
NVA has a better Gross Margin (68.71%) than 86.57% of its industry peers.
NVA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NVA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVA is creating value.
NVA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NVA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NVA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NVA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingNVA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NVA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

NVA has an Altman-Z score of 2.67. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.67, NVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
NVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NVA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.44) than 89.81% 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 68.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.44
Altman-Z 2.67
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC7.94%
NVA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that NVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, NVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that NVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, NVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.43% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
NVA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.83% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.71% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NVA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.83%
EPS 3Y35.57%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-24.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.76%
Revenue growth 5Y14.22%
Sales Q2Q%-17.33%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NVA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.47% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.28%
EPS Next 2Y19.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y14.71%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
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.
NVA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
NVA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.86, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
NVA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.21, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of NVA.
NVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVA is cheaper than 77.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, NVA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.86
Fwd PE 7.21
NVA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVA is valued cheaper than 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NVA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVA is cheaper than 65.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.26
EV/EBITDA 5.46
NVA.CA Per share dataNVA.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NVA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
NVA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for NVA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

NUVISTA ENERGY LTD

TSX:NVA (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

15.24

-0.15 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners25.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.98B
Analysts77.5
Price Target17.85 (17.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0.96%
PT rev (3m)4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.86
Fwd PE 7.21
P/S 2.6
P/FCF 15.26
P/OCF 4.36
P/B 1.23
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 5.46
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY11.29%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY13.87%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY6.55%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY22.96%
SpS5.86
BVpS12.4
TBVpS12.4
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.67
F-Score7
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)6.83%
EPS 3Y35.57%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-24.53%
EPS Next Y20.28%
EPS Next 2Y19.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.76%
Revenue growth 5Y14.22%
Sales Q2Q%-17.33%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y14.71%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
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%