Veren Inc (VRN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:VRN - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA92340V1076 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRN. VRN was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While VRN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VRN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VRN was profitable.
In the past year VRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VRN 4 years were profitable.
VRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VRN's Return On Assets of 2.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 55.29% of its industry peers.
VRN has a Return On Equity (4.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.09%, VRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRN is above the industry average of 7.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)-2.07%
ROIC(3y)10.88%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
1.3 Margins
VRN's Profit Margin of 6.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
VRN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VRN's Operating Margin of 27.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRN has grown nicely.
VRN has a better Gross Margin (72.71%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.88% | ||
| GM | 72.71% |
OM growth 3Y-11.86%
OM growth 5Y3.88%
PM growth 3Y-56.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VRN has more shares outstanding
VRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VRN has an Altman-Z score of 0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that VRN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VRN (0.04) is worse than 66.83% of its industry peers.
VRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.16. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRN would need 6.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.16) than 73.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
VRN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRN's Current ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRN is outperformed by 75.96% of its industry peers.
VRN has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that VRN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VRN has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.13%.
VRN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.10% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VRN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.52%.
Measured over the past years, VRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.13%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.52%
Revenue growth 3Y11.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%32.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y189.53%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VRN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31.
VRN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.02, the valuation of VRN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.60% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.43), we can say VRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VRN is cheaper than 86.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRN is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
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.
VRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VRN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, VRN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.21, VRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, VRN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VRN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 62.49%!
VRN has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
VRN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.49%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
VRN pays out 104.13% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VRN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.13%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
TSX:VRN (5/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.14
+0.34 (+3.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.59B
Analysts81.25
Price Target11.39 (24.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.49%
DP104.13%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.31%
Max EPS beat(2)44.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-278.4%
Max EPS beat(4)44.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-39.62%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.85%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.73%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.07%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.07%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY14.25%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY37.76%
SpS6.49
BVpS11.05
TBVpS10.65
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.04% | ||
| ROCE | 10.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.3% | ||
| OM | 27.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.88% | ||
| GM | 72.71% | ||
| FCFM | 12.53% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)-2.07%
ROIC(3y)10.88%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)11.09%
ROICexc(5y)8.86%
ROICexgc(3y)11.37%
ROICexgc(5y)9.09%
ROCE(3y)13.72%
ROCE(5y)11.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.61%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.96%
OM growth 3Y-11.86%
OM growth 5Y3.88%
PM growth 3Y-56.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.04 |
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)230.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)74.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)63.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.13%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.88%
EPS Next Y189.53%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.52%
Revenue growth 3Y11.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%32.55%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y10.81%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
EBIT Next 3Y12.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y118.84%
FCF growth 3Y51.96%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y-3.82%
OCF growth 3Y12.18%
OCF growth 5Y3.91%