Veren Inc (VRN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:VRN • CA92340V1076

9.14 CAD
+0.34 (+3.86%)
Last: May 13, 2025, 07:00 PM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Analyst Ratings Earnings Estimates Financials Ownership News
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall VRN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VRN against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VRN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VRN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

6

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VRN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • VRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • VRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VRN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • VRN has a Return On Assets of 2.33%. This is comparable 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.
  • VRN has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VRN outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
  • VRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.88%. This is above the industry average of 6.50%.
Industry RankSector 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%
VRN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of VRN (6.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRN has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.16%, VRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRN has grown nicely.
  • VRN has a Gross Margin of 72.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VRN outperforms 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 RankSector 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%
VRN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

3

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.
  • VRN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • VRN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VRN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingVRN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
VRN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.04, we must say that VRN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VRN has a Altman-Z score of 0.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 66.83% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VRN is 6.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take VRN, 6.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.16, VRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • VRN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 51.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 6.16
Altman-Z 0.04
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.11%
VRN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VRN has a Current 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.57, VRN is not doing good in the industry: 75.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
VRN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

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%.
  • Measured over the past years, VRN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.10% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 24.52% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • 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

  • VRN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.31% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VRN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
VRN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 -4

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

7

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.31, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VRN.
  • 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 27.67.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.02, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRN.
  • VRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRN is 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 (27.69), we can say VRN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.31
Fwd PE 7.02
VRN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.24
EV/EBITDA 3.57
VRN.CA Per share dataVRN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VRN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of VRN 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%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

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 3.13, VRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • VRN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector 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
VRN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareVRN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 104.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • VRN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.13%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%
VRN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B
VRN.CA Dividend Payout.VRN.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRN.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

Veren Inc

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)05-09
Earnings (Next)07-24
Inst Owners44.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.59B
Revenue(TTM)3.97B
Net Income(TTM)273.30M
Analysts81.25
Price Target11.39 (24.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.49%
DP104.13%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.61%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

Veren Inc / VRN.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for Veren Inc?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRN.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for Veren Inc?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to Veren Inc (VRN.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is Veren Inc (VRN.CA) stock?

Veren Inc (VRN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is Veren Inc?

The financial health rating of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VRN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Veren Inc (VRN.CA) is expected to grow by 189.53% in the next year.