VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL (VFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VFF - CA92707Y1088 - Common Stock
3.12 USD
-0.19 (-5.74%)
3.18 USD
+0.06 (+1.92%)
Taking everything into account, VFF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VFF was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While VFF seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VFF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VFF was profitable.
VFF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VFF had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years VFF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.56%, VFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
VFF has a Return On Equity (3.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.64% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-12.81%
ROA(5y)-7.35%
ROE(3y)-19.13%
ROE(5y)-10.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VFF has a Profit Margin of 3.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: VFF outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Gross Margin of 18.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFF outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
VFF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.42% | ||
| GM | 18.59% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VFF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, VFF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VFF has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VFF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VFF has an Altman-Z score of 2.25. This is not the best score and indicates that VFF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VFF (2.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VFF has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as VFF would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VFF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is in the better half of the industry: VFF outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VFF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VFF outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
VFF has a Current Ratio of 2.65. This indicates that VFF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VFF has a better Current ratio (2.65) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that VFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VFF (1.89) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VFF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 130.30%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, VFF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VFF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y18.38%
Sales Q2Q%-35.02%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VFF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y144.19%
EPS Next 2Y57.94%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
3.3 Evolution
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 31.20, the valuation of VFF can be described as expensive.
VFF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. VFF is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.72, the valuation of VFF can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VFF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VFF is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VFF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VFF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.37% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
VFF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VFF's earnings are expected to grow with 45.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.94%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VFF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
3.12
-0.19 (-5.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.63%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap351.44M
Analysts80
Price Target3.83 (22.76%)
Short Float %4.84%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)126.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-494.06%
Max EPS beat(2)748.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-494.06%
Max EPS beat(4)748.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-114.86%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-111.59%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-153.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)40.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)66.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1150.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)300%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)0.16
Fwd EY5.07%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY5.73%
SpS2.69
BVpS2.52
TBVpS1.91
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.64% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.42% | ||
| GM | 18.59% | ||
| FCFM | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)-12.81%
ROA(5y)-7.35%
ROE(3y)-19.13%
ROE(5y)-10.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 288.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
F-Score8
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.29%
EPS Next Y144.19%
EPS Next 2Y57.94%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y18.38%
Sales Q2Q%-35.02%
Revenue Next Year-30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
EBIT growth 1Y36.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year325.29%
EBIT Next 3Y87.18%
EBIT Next 5Y40.9%
FCF growth 1Y142.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y224.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A