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RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RFP - US76117W1099 - Common Stock

21.92 USD
-0.08 (-0.36%)
Last: 2/28/2023, 8:04:00 PM
21.92 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/28/2023, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, RFP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RFP was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. RFP has an average financial health and profitability rating. RFP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RFP had positive earnings in the past year.
RFP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RFP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRFP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

RFP has a Return On Assets (10.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RFP has a Return On Equity (20.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RFP has a Return On Invested Capital (13.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RFP is above the industry average of 5.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.95%) for RFP is above the 3 year average (8.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.49%
ROE 20.09%
ROIC 13.95%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)N/A
RFP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRFP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

RFP has a Profit Margin (11.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RFP has grown nicely.
RFP has a Operating Margin (16.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RFP has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.37%, RFP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RFP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.45%
PM (TTM) 11.15%
GM 35.37%
OM growth 3Y28.1%
OM growth 5Y75.76%
PM growth 3Y10.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.09%
GM growth 5Y10.25%
RFP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRFP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RFP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RFP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RFP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RFP Yearly Shares OutstandingRFP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M 80M
RFP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRFP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

RFP has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is not the best score and indicates that RFP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RFP (2.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RFP is 0.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RFP, only 0.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.54, RFP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
RFP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RFP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 0.54
Altman-Z 2.1
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC9.73%
RFP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRFP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

RFP has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that RFP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
RFP has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: RFP outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
RFP has a Quick Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that RFP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RFP's Quick ratio of 1.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RFP outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.7
RFP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRFP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RFP have decreased strongly by -11.55% in the last year.
RFP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 164.80% yearly.
RFP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.89%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.55%
EPS 3Y49.2%
EPS 5Y164.8%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.82%
Revenue growth 5Y0.66%
Sales Q2Q%19.22%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.92% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
RFP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.24%
EPS Next 2Y-42.65%
EPS Next 3Y-28.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RFP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRFP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
RFP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRFP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.77, the valuation of RFP can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RFP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RFP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.24, the valuation of RFP can be described as very reasonable.
RFP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, RFP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.77
Fwd PE 10.24
RFP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRFP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RFP is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RFP indicates a rather cheap valuation: RFP is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.03
EV/EBITDA 2
RFP Per share dataRFP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as RFP's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
EPS Next 2Y-42.65%
EPS Next 3Y-28.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for RFP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS

NYSE:RFP (2/28/2023, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.92 0 (0%)

21.92

-0.08 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-02 2023-02-02
Earnings (Next)05-03 2023-05-03
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners13.88%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.68B
Revenue(TTM)3.81B
Net Income(TTM)425.00M
Analysts44.44
Price Target23.26 (6.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.42%
Min EPS beat(2)20.5%
Max EPS beat(2)24.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.07%
Max EPS beat(4)24.34%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.77
Fwd PE 10.24
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 3.03
P/OCF 2.55
P/B 0.8
P/tB 0.85
EV/EBITDA 2
EPS(TTM)5.82
EY26.55%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)7.23
FCFY32.96%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY39.14%
SpS49.61
BVpS27.55
TBVpS25.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.49%
ROE 20.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 13.95%
ROICexc 15.95%
ROICexgc 16.72%
OM 16.45%
PM (TTM) 11.15%
GM 35.37%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.81%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y85.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y26.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y85.43%
OM growth 3Y28.1%
OM growth 5Y75.76%
PM growth 3Y10.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.09%
GM growth 5Y10.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 0.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 73.24%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 130.59%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.7
Altman-Z 2.1
F-Score7
WACC9.73%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)60.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.55%
EPS 3Y49.2%
EPS 5Y164.8%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
EPS Next Y-9.24%
EPS Next 2Y-42.65%
EPS Next 3Y-28.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.82%
Revenue growth 5Y0.66%
Sales Q2Q%19.22%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.73%
EBIT growth 3Y27.05%
EBIT growth 5Y76.92%
EBIT Next Year5.31%
EBIT Next 3Y-15.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y873.68%
FCF growth 3Y24.17%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y367.38%
OCF growth 3Y14.21%
OCF growth 5Y51.57%

RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS / RFP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RFP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RFP.


What is the valuation status for RFP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) stock?

RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for RFP stock?

The financial health rating of RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) stock?

The dividend rating of RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS (RFP) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.