VANECK PREF SEC X-FINANCIALS (PFXF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:PFXF - NYSE Arca - US92189F4292 - ETF - Currency: USD
Overall PFXF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PFXF against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While PFXF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PFXF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, PFXF could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFXF was profitable.
PFXF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PFXF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PFXF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PFXF's Return On Assets of 4.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Return On Equity of 8.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Return On Invested Capital of 8.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
PFXF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
PFXF's Profit Margin of 5.84% is amongst the best of the industry. PFXF outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
PFXF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.65%, PFXF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PFXF (27.60%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFXF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFXF is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFXF has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PFXF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
PFXF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that PFXF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PFXF's Altman-Z score of 2.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFXF is outperformed by 66.25% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PFXF would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PFXF (6.05) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, PFXF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.11%
2.3 Liquidity
PFXF has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that PFXF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PFXF (1.80) is better than 61.25% of its industry peers.
PFXF has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that PFXF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PFXF has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: PFXF outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PFXF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFXF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PFXF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PFXF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PFXF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.96.
PFXF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFXF is cheaper than 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
PFXF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.83, the valuation of PFXF can be described as very cheap.
PFXF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFXF is cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.80, PFXF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PFXF is valued cheaper than 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFXF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PFXF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PFXF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PFXF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)4.23
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, PFXF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.25, PFXF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, PFXF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFXF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
PFXF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFXF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PFXF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
NYSEARCA:PFXF (7/31/2025, 6:40:01 PM)
After market: 17.6099 +0.08 (+0.46%)17.53
+0.1 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change1.13%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.37B
Analysts80
Price Target20.42 (16.49%)
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)7.25%
PT rev (3m)2.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY14.38%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY26.09%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY11.55%
OCF(TTM)5.53
OCFY31.52%
SpS43.67
BVpS28.95
TBVpS21.31
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)4.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score5
WACC6.11%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.83%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%