PHX ENERGY SERVICES CORP (PHX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PHX - CA69338U1012 - Common Stock
7.39 CAD
-0.06 (-0.81%)
Overall PHX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PHX against 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While PHX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PHX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally PHX also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make PHX a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PHX had positive earnings in the past year.
PHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PHX 4 years were profitable.
PHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PHX (12.31%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.86%, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.49%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
PHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.18%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.31% | ||
| ROE | 23.86% | ||
| ROIC | 13.49% |
ROA(3y)15.47%
ROA(5y)10.29%
ROE(3y)29.45%
ROE(5y)19.87%
ROIC(3y)17.18%
ROIC(5y)11.92%
1.3 Margins
PHX has a Profit Margin of 7.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PHX has grown nicely.
PHX has a Operating Margin of 6.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PHX outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
PHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PHX has a worse Gross Margin (17.72%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PHX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 17.72% |
OM growth 3Y25.84%
OM growth 5Y38.98%
PM growth 3Y7.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y4.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PHX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PHX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PHX has less shares outstanding
PHX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.17 indicates that PHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.17, PHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PHX (0.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
PHX has a Current Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that PHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PHX has a Current ratio of 1.79. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
PHX has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that PHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PHX (1.29) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PHX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.57%.
PHX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.81% yearly.
PHX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.97%.
Measured over the past years, PHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.57%
EPS 3Y38.81%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.97%
Revenue growth 3Y24.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.53%
Sales Q2Q%8.71%
3.2 Future
PHX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.92% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PHX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y0.28%
EPS Next 3Y-3.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.65%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
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 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 6.54, the valuation of PHX can be described as very cheap.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.39, the valuation of PHX can be described as very cheap.
82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PHX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PHX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PHX is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PHX's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.28%
EPS Next 3Y-3.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.74%, PHX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.22. PHX pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, PHX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.74% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PHX grows each year by 145.41%, which is quite nice.
PHX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PHX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)145.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
PHX pays out 69.58% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PHX's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP69.58%
EPS Next 2Y0.28%
EPS Next 3Y-3.92%
TSX:PHX (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.39
-0.06 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap333.88M
Analysts80
Price Target10.88 (47.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)145.41%
DP69.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.89%
Max EPS beat(2)17.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.89%
Max EPS beat(4)17.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.88%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.37%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.42%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.75%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY15.29%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY15.65%
FCF(TTM)-0.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY20.31%
SpS15.51
BVpS4.91
TBVpS4.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.31% | ||
| ROE | 23.86% | ||
| ROCE | 15.61% | ||
| ROIC | 13.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.89% | ||
| OM | 6.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 17.72% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)15.47%
ROA(5y)10.29%
ROE(3y)29.45%
ROE(5y)19.87%
ROIC(3y)17.18%
ROIC(5y)11.92%
ROICexc(3y)18.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.83%
ROICexgc(3y)19.36%
ROICexgc(5y)13.72%
ROCE(3y)19.88%
ROCE(5y)13.79%
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y44.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y47.19%
OM growth 3Y25.84%
OM growth 5Y38.98%
PM growth 3Y7.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y4.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
F-Score6
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)180.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)150.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.57%
EPS 3Y38.81%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.62%
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y0.28%
EPS Next 3Y-3.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.97%
Revenue growth 3Y24.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.53%
Sales Q2Q%8.71%
Revenue Next Year10.65%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.64%
EBIT growth 3Y56.96%
EBIT growth 5Y57.79%
EBIT Next Year160.13%
EBIT Next 3Y37.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15.32%
FCF growth 3Y11.05%
FCF growth 5Y-6.07%
OCF growth 1Y19.12%
OCF growth 3Y28.7%
OCF growth 5Y14.07%