NUVISTA ENERGY LTD (NVA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NVA - CA67072Q1046 - Common Stock
15.79 CAD
-0.29 (-1.8%)
Overall NVA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated NVA against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NVA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years NVA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NVA's Return On Assets of 10.68% is amongst the best of the industry. NVA outperforms 93.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.74%, NVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
NVA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.15%) than 79.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVA is significantly above the industry average of 6.85%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (33.28%) than 93.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 26.56%, NVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.71%, NVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
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.
2.2 Solvency
NVA has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVA outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.44, NVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.52% of the companies in the same industry.
NVA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NVA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVA outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that NVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVA has a Current ratio of 0.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVA outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
NVA has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the better half of the industry: NVA outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
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
NVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.83%.
Measured over the past years, NVA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 35.57% on average per year.
NVA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.71%.
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
NVA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.47% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.28%
EPS Next 2Y19.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y14.02%
Revenue Next 3Y9.01%
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
NVA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.18.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.31, NVA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.47 indicates a rather cheap valuation of NVA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NVA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 |
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 83.81% 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 64.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
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.
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 18.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:NVA (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.79
-0.29 (-1.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.07B
Analysts76.25
Price Target17.85 (13.05%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 | ||
| P/S | 2.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY10.89%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY13.39%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY6.36%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY22.29%
SpS5.9
BVpS12.47
TBVpS12.47
PEG (NY)0.45
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 | 2.73 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y14.02%
Revenue Next 3Y9.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 5Y38.46%
EBIT Next Year2.64%
EBIT Next 3Y4.63%
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%