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5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:VNP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

7.17  -0.31 (-4.14%)

Fundamental Rating

5

VNP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 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 valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VNP was profitable.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VNP 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VNP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VNP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVNP.CA 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 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.19%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP has a better Return On Equity (11.10%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
VNP's Return On Invested Capital of 8.33% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.19%
ROE 11.1%
ROIC 8.33%
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)-0.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VNP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVNP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

VNP has a Profit Margin of 5.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
VNP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VNP (11.42%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has declined.
The Gross Margin of VNP (25.93%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
VNP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.42%
PM (TTM) 5.63%
GM 25.93%
OM growth 3Y3.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.81%
PM growth 3Y72.33%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
VNP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVNP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VNP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VNP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingVNP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M
VNP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVNP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

VNP has an Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is not the best score and indicates that VNP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VNP has a Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is in the better half of the industry: VNP outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VNP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.03) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.64%
VNP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.49 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.49, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that VNP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.41, VNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.49
Quick Ratio 1.41
VNP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVNP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 80.00%, which is quite impressive.
VNP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.22% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VNP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VNP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80%
EPS 3Y16.26%
EPS 5Y-7.22%
EPS Q2Q%250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11%
Revenue growth 5Y2.14%
Sales Q2Q%25.23%

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 44.70% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.20% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y85.93%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y44.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.58%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
VNP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVNP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VNP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVNP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.58, the valuation of VNP can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VNP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.39, VNP is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.02, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VNP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNP to the average of the S&P500 Index (94.38), we can say VNP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.58
Fwd PE 18.02
VNP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

80.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.7
VNP.CA Per share dataVNP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VNP's earnings are expected to grow with 44.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y44.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VNP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

5N PLUS INC

TSX:VNP (2/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

7.17

-0.31 (-4.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2024-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2025-03-04/amc
Inst Owners43.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap638.42M
Analysts80
Price Target9.38 (30.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
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)14.19%
Min EPS beat(2)6.07%
Max EPS beat(2)22.3%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.74%
Max EPS beat(4)22.3%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.01%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-63.66%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-62.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.05%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.47%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.91%
PT rev (1m)2.22%
PT rev (3m)9.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.58
Fwd PE 18.02
P/S 1.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 56.29
P/B 3.1
P/tB 4.18
EV/EBITDA 11.7
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.63%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY1.78%
SpS4.56
BVpS2.31
TBVpS1.71
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.19%
ROE 11.1%
ROCE 10.1%
ROIC 8.33%
ROICexc 9.02%
ROICexgc 10.31%
OM 11.42%
PM (TTM) 5.63%
GM 25.93%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)-2.05%
ROE(5y)-0.55%
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 3Y3.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.9%
OM growth 3Y3.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.81%
PM growth 3Y72.33%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y4.94%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.03
Cap/Depr 154.6%
Cap/Sales 8.96%
Interest Coverage 4.57
Cash Conversion 16.23%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.49
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 1.83
F-Score6
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)85.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80%
EPS 3Y16.26%
EPS 5Y-7.22%
EPS Q2Q%250%
EPS Next Y85.93%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y44.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11%
Revenue growth 5Y2.14%
Sales Q2Q%25.23%
Revenue Next Year22.58%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y304.63%
EBIT growth 3Y15.32%
EBIT growth 5Y0.3%
EBIT Next Year69.93%
EBIT Next 3Y27.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2397%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-37.65%
OCF growth 3Y-22.32%
OCF growth 5Y50.97%