5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VNP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
VNP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VNP was profitable.
VNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
VNP's Return On Assets of 5.49% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.35%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
VNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.52%) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.35% | ||
| ROIC | 9.52% |
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's Profit Margin of 6.94% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VNP (13.89%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VNP (28.06%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.94% | ||
| GM | 28.06% |
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
VNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VNP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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 3.37 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VNP's Altman-Z score of 3.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNP outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.99, VNP is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.54 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VNP has a better Current ratio (3.54) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that VNP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VNP has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 184.62%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.77% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 19.35% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)184.62%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%260%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y73.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.63%
Revenue Next 2Y12.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
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 stable.
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 30.02, 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 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VNP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.21.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNP is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.09, VNP is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
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.
VNP has a very decent 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 47.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VNP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (8/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.31
-0.24 (-1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.36B
Analysts80
Price Target13.06 (-14.7%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(2)89.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)89.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.49%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.15%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-52.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.64%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.18%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.93%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.02%
PT rev (1m)13.78%
PT rev (3m)28.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)26.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.21 | ||
| P/S | 3.17 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3532.24 | ||
| P/B | 6.55 | ||
| P/tB | 8.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFY0.03%
SpS4.83
BVpS2.34
TBVpS1.81
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.35% | ||
| ROCE | 13.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.84% | ||
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.94% | ||
| GM | 28.06% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y32.28%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 0.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)184.62%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%260%
EPS Next Y73.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
Revenue Next Year16.63%
Revenue Next 2Y12.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y85.56%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year88.08%
EBIT Next 3Y37.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-307.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-98.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A