PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PHX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69291A1007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
PHX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PHX is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. PHX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In multiple years PHX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.42%, PHX is not doing good in the industry: 62.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PHX has a Return On Equity of 1.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PHX underperforms 65.09% of its industry peers.
PHX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PHX is outperformed by 69.81% of its industry peers.
PHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.56%) for PHX is well below the 3 year average (9.06%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PHX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 1.9% | ||
| ROIC | 2.56% |
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)-2.76%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PHX (6.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PHX has a Operating Margin (16.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PHX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 91.44%, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.78% | ||
| GM | 91.44% |
OM growth 3Y-15.61%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y7.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PHX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PHX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PHX has more shares outstanding
PHX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.16 indicates that PHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.16, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.49% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.64, PHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that PHX is not too dependend on debt financing.
PHX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 67.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC10.51%
2.3 Liquidity
PHX has a Current Ratio of 2.95. This indicates that PHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PHX (2.95) is better than 84.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.95 indicates that PHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.95, PHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PHX have decreased strongly by -71.43% in the last year.
The earnings per share for PHX have been decreasing by -51.21% on average. This is quite bad
PHX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.86%.
PHX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-51.21%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-31.91%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PHX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 119.80% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PHX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y260.23%
EPS Next 2Y119.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year38.18%
Revenue Next 2Y15.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 62.83, PHX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PHX is valued a bit more expensive than 68.40% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say PHX is valued expensively.
PHX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.44.
PHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32, PHX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PHX is more expensive than 60.85% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PHX is cheaper than 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PHX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PHX's earnings are expected to grow with 119.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y119.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, PHX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.41, PHX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
PHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PHX decreases each year by -2.22%.
PHX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PHX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
PHX pays out 225.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP225.23%
EPS Next 2Y119.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:PHX (4/21/2025, 1:59:52 PM)
3.77
-0.17 (-4.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.75%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.32%
Ins Owner Change1.62%
Market Cap142.96M
Analysts80
Price Target5.36 (42.18%)
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio1.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.22%
DP225.23%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-47.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)4.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.41%
Max EPS beat(4)182.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.27%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.83%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-56.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.69%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.53%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)16.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)16.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 | ||
| P/S | 4.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY1.59%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY12.58%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY12.65%
SpS0.9
BVpS3.22
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 1.9% | ||
| ROCE | 3.45% | ||
| ROIC | 2.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.6% | ||
| OM | 16.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.78% | ||
| GM | 91.44% | ||
| FCFM | 52.49% |
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)-2.76%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.25%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.25%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.22%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-30.3%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.3%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-15.61%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y7.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 774.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
F-Score6
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)4.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)5.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)375.76%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-51.21%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y260.23%
EPS Next 2Y119.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-31.91%
Revenue Next Year38.18%
Revenue Next 2Y15.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year432.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.55%
FCF growth 3Y77.65%
FCF growth 5Y0.58%
OCF growth 1Y-25.21%
OCF growth 3Y66.14%
OCF growth 5Y-2.96%