5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:VNP • CA33833X1015
28.27 CAD
-0.33 (-1.15%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
This VNP.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall VNP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VNP against 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. VNP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VNP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes VNP very considerable for quality investing!
1. VNP.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VNP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VNP reported negative net income in multiple years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VNP reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of VNP (9.53%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Return On Equity of 23.05% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- VNP has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.53% | ||
| ROE | 23.05% | ||
| ROIC | 14.06% |
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 12.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of VNP (19.67%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
- VNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VNP's Gross Margin of 30.90% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 30.9% |
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. VNP.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- VNP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.41 indicates that VNP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.41, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is a neutral value as VNP would need 5.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.52, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VNP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC14.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.97 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.97, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. 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 Quick ratio of 1.39. This is in the better half of the industry: VNP outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. VNP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 256.25% over the past year.
- VNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 52.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)256.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y52.11%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%43.92%
3.2 Future
- VNP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.02% yearly.
- VNP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y15.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.79%
Revenue Next 2Y15.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. VNP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.24.
- VNP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VNP is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, VNP is valued a bit more expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.00, the valuation of VNP can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.57, VNP is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33 |
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 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VNP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- 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 15.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.52
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y15.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. VNP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VNP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:VNP (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
28.27
-0.33 (-1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners48.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)43.98M
Analysts82
Price Target31.21 (10.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)84.41%
Min EPS beat(2)77.18%
Max EPS beat(2)91.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)45.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)91.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.84%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)16.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-36.31%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.83%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.92%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.8%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.99%
PT rev (1m)18.26%
PT rev (3m)18.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33 | ||
| P/S | 5.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 69.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 42.65 | ||
| P/B | 9.69 | ||
| P/tB | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY1.43%
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY2.34%
SpS5.51
BVpS2.92
TBVpS2.37
PEG (NY)3.52
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number7.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.53% | ||
| ROE | 23.05% | ||
| ROCE | 19.45% | ||
| ROIC | 14.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.54% | ||
| OM | 19.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 30.9% | ||
| FCFM | 7.34% |
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 Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.41 |
F-Score6
WACC14.41%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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)256.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y52.11%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y15.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%43.92%
Revenue Next Year17.79%
Revenue Next 2Y15.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y118.68%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y34.17%
EBIT Next Year167.76%
EBIT Next 3Y51.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y633.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y129.31%
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 for VNP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VNP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for 5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) is 36.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.69.