PROFIRE ENERGY INC (PFIE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PFIE - Nasdaq - US74316X1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
PFIE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. PFIE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PFIE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PFIE had positive earnings in the past year.
PFIE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PFIE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PFIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PFIE's Return On Assets of 12.89% is amongst the best of the industry. PFIE outperforms 91.53% of its industry peers.
PFIE's Return On Equity of 14.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFIE outperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
PFIE's Return On Invested Capital of 12.40% is amongst the best of the industry. PFIE outperforms 83.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.89% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% |
ROA(3y)7.13%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PFIE (14.86%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
PFIE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.33%, PFIE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
PFIE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.85%, PFIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFIE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.86% | ||
| GM | 50.85% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y3.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.79%
GM growth 3Y5.71%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFIE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFIE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PFIE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PFIE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PFIE has an Altman-Z score of 11.81. This indicates that PFIE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PFIE's Altman-Z score of 11.81 is amongst the best of the industry. PFIE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
PFIE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.03, PFIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PFIE is not too dependend on debt financing.
PFIE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. PFIE outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
PFIE has a Current Ratio of 6.24. This indicates that PFIE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PFIE (6.24) is better than 98.31% of its industry peers.
PFIE has a Quick Ratio of 3.98. This indicates that PFIE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.98, PFIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFIE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.26%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PFIE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.48%.
PFIE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y39.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%8.01%
3.2 Future
PFIE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.82%
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.11 indicates a correct valuation of PFIE.
69.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFIE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say PFIE is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.83 indicates a correct valuation of PFIE.
PFIE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.81), we can say PFIE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFIE is valued a bit more expensive than 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFIE is valued a bit more expensive than 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PFIE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PFIE's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.14% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFIE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
2.54
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.84%
Inst Owner Change-6%
Ins Owners25.92%
Ins Owner Change-106.48%
Market Cap117.35M
Analysts43.33
Price Target2.6 (2.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)30.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)28.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)87.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)42.97%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)66.24%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)60.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.79%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-36.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY7.23%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY2.14%
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY3.55%
SpS1.31
BVpS1.34
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.89% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROCE | 15.9% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.97% | ||
| OM | 16.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.86% | ||
| GM | 50.85% | ||
| FCFM | 4.16% |
ROA(3y)7.13%
ROA(5y)4.15%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.66%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y0.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y3.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.79%
GM growth 3Y5.71%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1330.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.81 |
F-Score5
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)59.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)185.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-25.82%
EPS Next 2Y-8.65%
EPS Next 3Y-4.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y39.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%8.01%
Revenue Next Year1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.26%
EBIT Next Year7.21%
EBIT Next 3Y9.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y231.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y10.02%
OCF growth 1Y376.25%
OCF growth 3Y200.63%
OCF growth 5Y4.94%