5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:VNP - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock
19.45 CAD
-1.31 (-6.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VNP. VNP was compared to 27 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. VNP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNP is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make VNP a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VNP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
VNP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.45%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.69%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VNP (11.15%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.45% | ||
| ROE | 18.69% | ||
| ROIC | 11.15% |
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)0.71%
ROE(5y)1.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VNP has a Profit Margin of 9.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
VNP's Operating Margin of 16.37% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
VNP has a better Gross Margin (29.08%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
VNP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.64% | ||
| GM | 29.08% |
OM growth 3Y26.13%
OM growth 5Y24.12%
PM growth 3Y50.9%
PM growth 5Y40.74%
GM growth 3Y13.36%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.12 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.12, VNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VNP is 16.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take VNP, 16.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VNP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (16.74) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VNP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNP is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.35, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that VNP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.51, VNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 166.67% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.77% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
VNP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.35%.
Measured over the past years, VNP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.67%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%171.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%33.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.59% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y176.17%
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.21%
Revenue Next 2Y20.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.39%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.03, the valuation of VNP can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VNP indicates a rather cheap valuation: VNP is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. VNP is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.98, the valuation of VNP can be described as expensive.
VNP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, VNP is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VNP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 134.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VNP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VNP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 57.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VNP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.45
-1.31 (-6.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)289.28M
Net Income(TTM)32.18M
Analysts82.22
Price Target21.73 (11.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)83.29%
Min EPS beat(2)77.18%
Max EPS beat(2)89.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)89.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.62%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.97%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.89%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.89%
PT rev (1m)15.14%
PT rev (3m)83.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)59.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.98 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 134.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 50.59 | ||
| P/B | 7.17 | ||
| P/tB | 9.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY0.75%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY1.98%
SpS5.26
BVpS2.71
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number6.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.45% | ||
| ROE | 18.69% | ||
| ROCE | 15.43% | ||
| ROIC | 11.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.67% | ||
| OM | 16.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.64% | ||
| GM | 29.08% | ||
| FCFM | 2.75% |
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)0.71%
ROE(5y)1.25%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y32.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.62%
OM growth 3Y26.13%
OM growth 5Y24.12%
PM growth 3Y50.9%
PM growth 5Y40.74%
GM growth 3Y13.36%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)112.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.67%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%171.43%
EPS Next Y176.17%
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%33.07%
Revenue Next Year26.21%
Revenue Next 2Y20.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y103.76%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year128.01%
EBIT Next 3Y47.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
5N PLUS INC / VNP.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for 5N PLUS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VNP.CA.
What is the valuation status of 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VNP stock?
5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of 5N PLUS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) is 29.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.17.