VERMILION ENERGY INC (VET.CA)

CA9237251058 - Common Stock

16.21  -0.21 (-1.28%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VET gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VET against 230 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While VET seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VET has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VET had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VET had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VET reported negative net income in multiple years.
VET had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

VET has a worse Return On Assets (-3.81%) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.84%, VET is doing worse than 66.05% of the companies in the same industry.
VET has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.63%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VET outperforms 49.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VET is above the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.73%) for VET is well above the current ROIC(3.63%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.81%
ROE -7.84%
ROIC 3.63%
ROA(3y)11.47%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)28.79%
ROE(5y)-15.25%
ROIC(3y)10.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

VET has a Operating Margin of 15.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VET outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VET has declined.
VET has a Gross Margin of 65.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: VET outperforms 78.14% of its industry peers.
VET's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-8.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.05%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VET is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VET has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VET has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VET has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that VET is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VET has a Altman-Z score (0.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VET is 3.24, which is a good value as it means it would take VET, 3.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VET (3.24) is better than 78.60% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that VET is not too dependend on debt financing.
VET has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.24
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.22%

2.3 Liquidity

VET has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that VET is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VET has a better Current ratio (1.18) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
VET has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that VET is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VET (1.10) is better than 66.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.1

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VET have decreased strongly by -135.51% in the last year.
The Revenue for VET has decreased by -41.21% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, VET shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-135.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-308.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-41.21%
Revenue growth 3Y20.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.64%
Revenue growth Q2Q-37.39%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VET will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.66% on average per year.
VET is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y187.27%
EPS Next 2Y61.92%
EPS Next 3Y45.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.17%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VET. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.71, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VET.
73.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VET, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.67, VET is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 6.71

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VET is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VET's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VET is cheaper than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.92
EV/EBITDA 3.32

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VET's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VET's earnings are expected to grow with 45.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.92%
EPS Next 3Y45.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VET has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VET's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.97.
VET's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%

5.2 History

The dividend of VET decreases each year by -30.79%.
VET has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of VET decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

VET has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-26.12%
EPS Next 2Y61.92%
EPS Next 3Y45.66%

VERMILION ENERGY INC

TSX:VET (4/24/2024, 6:00:00 PM)

16.21

-0.21 (-1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap2.61B
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PE N/A
Fwd PE 6.71
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.81%
ROE -7.84%
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ROICexgc
OM 15.64%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.62%
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Asset Turnover0.32
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Debt/Equity 0.31
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Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.1
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EPS Next Y187.27%
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