5N PLUS INC (VNP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:VNP - CA33833X1015 - Common Stock
19.53 CAD
+0.69 (+3.66%)
VNP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While VNP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNP is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes VNP very considerable for growth investing!
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 has a Return On Assets of 7.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
VNP's Return On Equity of 18.69% is amongst the best of the industry. VNP outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.15%, VNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
The Profit Margin of VNP (9.64%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VNP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VNP has a better Operating Margin (16.37%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.08%, VNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNP is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VNP has more shares outstanding
VNP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VNP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VNP has an Altman-Z score of 3.95. This indicates that VNP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.95, VNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% 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 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that VNP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.88, VNP is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that VNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VNP has a better Current ratio (3.35) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
VNP has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. 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 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: VNP outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| 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 176.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, VNP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.77% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VNP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.79%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)176.92%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%240%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, VNP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.39% on average per year.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VNP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VNP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. VNP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.18, the valuation of VNP can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. VNP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 135.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.74 |
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)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VNP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:VNP (10/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.53
+0.69 (+3.66%)
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 Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)333.88M
Net Income(TTM)32.18M
Analysts82.22
Price Target19.89 (1.84%)
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)5.41%
PT rev (3m)68.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)59.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.18 | ||
| P/S | 3.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 135.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 50.95 | ||
| P/B | 7.22 | ||
| P/tB | 9.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.74 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY3.55%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY1.96%
SpS5.25
BVpS2.71
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number5.52
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 | 3.95 |
F-Score6
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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)176.92%
EPS 3Y31.73%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%240%
EPS Next Y176.17%
EPS Next 2Y75.87%
EPS Next 3Y57.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%27.8%
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 7 / 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 39.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.22.