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VERSO CORP - A (VRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VRS - Common Stock

26.99
+0.04 (+0.15%)
Last: 3/30/2022, 9:06:12 PM
26.99
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/30/2022, 9:06:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall VRS gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated VRS against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. VRS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VRS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VRS was profitable.
VRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.28%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM -0.47%
PM (TTM) -0.23%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
VRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for VRS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
VRS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VRS Yearly Shares OutstandingVRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 10M 20M 30M
VRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

VRS has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is not the best score and indicates that VRS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.73
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

VRS has a Current Ratio of 2.47. This indicates that VRS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that VRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.47
Quick Ratio 1.71
VRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 109.07% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, VRS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -59.44% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VRS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VRS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -13.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)109.07%
EPS 3Y-59.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%116.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VRS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 61.31% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VRS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y750.1%
EPS Next 2Y358.72%
EPS Next 3Y274.69%
EPS Next 5Y61.31%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.77%

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.
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.
VRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
VRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 96.39, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VRS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. VRS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of VRS.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. VRS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 96.39
Fwd PE 11.44
VRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.18
VRS Per share dataVRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VRS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VRS's earnings are expected to grow with 274.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y358.72%
EPS Next 3Y274.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%, VRS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, VRS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%

5.2 History

VRS does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
VRS Yearly Dividends per shareVRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

VRS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-400%
EPS Next 2Y358.72%
EPS Next 3Y274.69%
VRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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VERSO CORP - A

NYSE:VRS (3/30/2022, 9:06:12 PM)

After market: 26.99 0 (0%)

26.99

+0.04 (+0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-28 2022-02-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2022-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners0.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.9%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap786.76M
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)-3.00M
Analysts45
Price Target35.7 (32.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-400%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 96.39
Fwd PE 11.44
P/S 0.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.13
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.18
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY8.74%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS43.84
BVpS23.98
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.28%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM -0.47%
PM (TTM) -0.23%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y0%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.47
Quick Ratio 1.71
Altman-Z 2.73
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)109.07%
EPS 3Y-59.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%116.76%
EPS Next Y750.1%
EPS Next 2Y358.72%
EPS Next 3Y274.69%
EPS Next 5Y61.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.77%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VERSO CORP - A / VRS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERSO CORP - A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRS.


What is the valuation status for VRS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VERSO CORP - A (VRS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is VERSO CORP - A (VRS) stock?

VERSO CORP - A (VRS) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the financial health of VERSO CORP - A (VRS) stock?

The financial health rating of VERSO CORP - A (VRS) is 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VERSO CORP - A (VRS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERSO CORP - A (VRS) is expected to grow by 750.1% in the next year.