Veren Inc (VRN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VRN • CA92340V1076

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After Hours: 5/9/2025, 8:26:42 PM
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This VRN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VRN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRN was compared to 207 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. VRN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VRN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • VRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years VRN 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years VRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VRN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRN 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.33%, VRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRN's Return On Equity of 4.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 43.46% of its industry peers.
  • VRN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 64.02% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VRN is significantly below the industry average of 22.17%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRN 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

  • VRN's Profit Margin of 6.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 48.60% 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 61.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRN has grown nicely.
  • VRN's Gross Margin of 72.71% is amongst the best of the industry. VRN outperforms 82.71% 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. VRN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VRN is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VRN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VRN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VRN Yearly Shares OutstandingVRN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
VRN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRN 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

  • VRN has an Altman-Z score of -0.01. This is a bad value and indicates that VRN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VRN has a Altman-Z score of -0.01. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRN underperforms 69.16% 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.
  • VRN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRN outperforms 62.15% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VRN (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 6.16
Altman-Z -0.01
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.66%
VRN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRN 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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VRN (0.57) is worse than 81.31% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of VRN (0.57) is worse than 74.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
VRN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRN 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

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3. VRN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VRN have decreased strongly by -53.13% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, VRN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.52%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.66% on average over the past years.
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.
  • 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.
VRN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRN 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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRN 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

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4. VRN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.78, VRN is valued on the expensive side.
  • VRN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, VRN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.44, the valuation of VRN can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRN is valued cheaper than 85.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.78
Fwd PE 6.44
VRN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRN 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 83.64% 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 74.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.32
EV/EBITDA 3.39
VRN Per share dataVRN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VRN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3Y21.31%

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5. VRN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
  • VRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.39.
  • VRN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VRN grows each year by 62.49%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 Yearly Dividends per shareVRN 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

  • 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%
VRN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRN 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 Dividend Payout.VRN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VRN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

Veren Inc

NYSE:VRN (5/9/2025, 8:26:42 PM)

After market: 5.95 -0.06 (-1%)

6.01

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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 Change-29.56%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.68B
Revenue(TTM)3.97B
Net Income(TTM)273.30M
Analysts81.25
Price Target8.26 (37.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%
Yearly Dividend0.33
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)4.74%
PT rev (3m)3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.78
Fwd PE 6.44
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 10.32
P/OCF 2.43
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 3.39
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY15.52%
FCF(TTM)0.58
FCFY9.69%
OCF(TTM)2.47
OCFY41.11%
SpS4.65
BVpS7.91
TBVpS7.62
PEG (NY)0.1
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 -0.01
F-Score6
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 FAQ

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


Can you provide the valuation status for Veren Inc?

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


How profitable is Veren Inc (VRN) stock?

Veren Inc (VRN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is Veren Inc?

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


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VRN stock?

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