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PHX MINERALS INC (PHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PHX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69291A1007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.35  +0.01 (+0.23%)

Premarket: 4.36 +0.01 (+0.23%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, PHX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PHX was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PHX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. PHX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PHX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PHX had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PHX reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years PHX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.28%, PHX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a Return On Equity (5.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PHX's Return On Invested Capital of 3.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PHX is outperformed by 64.79% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PHX is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.98%) 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 RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 5.49%
ROIC 3.98%
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)-2.76%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

PHX has a better Profit Margin (18.23%) than 69.48% of its industry peers.
PHX has a Operating Margin of 22.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PHX outperforms 53.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PHX has declined.
The Gross Margin of PHX (92.32%) is better than 96.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PHX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.11%
PM (TTM) 18.23%
GM 92.32%
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%
PHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PHX is still creating some value.
PHX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PHX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PHX Yearly Shares OutstandingPHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.92 indicates that PHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.92, PHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.32% of the companies in the same industry.
PHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PHX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.16) than 88.26% of its industry peers.
PHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, PHX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 3.92
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.71%
PHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

PHX has a Current Ratio of 1.80. 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 1.80. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 74.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.80 indicates that PHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PHX has a Quick ratio of 1.80. This is in the better half of the industry: PHX outperforms 77.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.8
PHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 80.91% over the past year.
The earnings per share for PHX have been decreasing by -51.21% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 15.65% in the past year. This is quite good.
PHX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-51.21%
EPS Q2Q%1390%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.45%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 112.79% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y211.42%
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.91%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M
PHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.75, PHX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PHX is on the same level as its industry peers.
PHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.98.
PHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.49), we can say PHX is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.75
Fwd PE 16.01
PHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PHX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.69
EV/EBITDA 10.1
PHX Per share dataPHX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PHX's earnings are expected to grow with 112.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%, PHX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, PHX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

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
PHX Yearly Dividends per sharePHX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

81.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PHX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP81.44%
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M
PHX Dividend Payout.PHX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PHX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PHX MINERALS INC

NYSE:PHX (6/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 4.36 +0.01 (+0.23%)

4.35

+0.01 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners61.33%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners15.46%
Ins Owner Change-19.6%
Market Cap164.95M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.44 (2.07%)
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio0.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.22%
DP81.44%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-20 2025-05-20 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)52.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)204.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)72.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)204.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)23.56%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.3%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-55.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-18.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.97%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.48%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.1%
PT rev (1m)-17.14%
PT rev (3m)-17.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.75
Fwd PE 16.01
P/S 4.36
P/FCF 9.69
P/OCF 9.64
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA 10.1
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY6.25%
FCF(TTM)0.45
FCFY10.32%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY10.37%
SpS1
BVpS3.31
TBVpS3.31
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 5.49%
ROCE 5.37%
ROIC 3.98%
ROICexc 4.05%
ROICexgc 4.05%
OM 22.11%
PM (TTM) 18.23%
GM 92.32%
FCFM 45.04%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.16
Debt/EBITDA 1.1
Cap/Depr 0.89%
Cap/Sales 0.23%
Interest Coverage 3.51
Cash Conversion 94.85%
Profit Quality 247.06%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.8
Altman-Z 3.92
F-Score7
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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)80.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-51.21%
EPS Q2Q%1390%
EPS Next Y211.42%
EPS Next 2Y112.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.45%
Revenue Next Year20.91%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y72.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year356.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y441.66%
FCF growth 3Y77.65%
FCF growth 5Y0.58%
OCF growth 1Y444.66%
OCF growth 3Y66.14%
OCF growth 5Y-2.96%