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VERTEX ENERGY INC (VTNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VTNR - Nasdaq - US92534K1079 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.0521  -0.06 (-51.53%)

After market: 0.0536 +0 (+2.88%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to VTNR. VTNR was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTNR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VTNR has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VTNR had negative earnings in the past year.
VTNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VTNR had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years VTNR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
VTNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVTNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

VTNR's Return On Assets of -14.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTNR is outperformed by 92.72% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -91.88%, VTNR is not doing good in the industry: 93.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.95%
ROE -91.88%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.62%
ROA(5y)-10.31%
ROE(3y)-37.65%
ROE(5y)-49.23%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VTNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVTNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

VTNR's Gross Margin of 3.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTNR is outperformed by 82.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTNR has declined.
VTNR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.55%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.72%
GM growth 5Y-22.54%
VTNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVTNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VTNR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
VTNR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VTNR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VTNR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VTNR Yearly Shares OutstandingVTNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M
VTNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVTNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

VTNR has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that VTNR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VTNR has a better Altman-Z score (3.11) than 75.24% of its industry peers.
VTNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating VTNR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.63, VTNR is not doing good in the industry: 62.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.11
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.42%
VTNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVTNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.56 indicates that VTNR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.56, VTNR is not doing good in the industry: 83.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VTNR has a Quick Ratio of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that VTNR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.30, VTNR is doing worse than 90.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.56
Quick Ratio 0.3
VTNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVTNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VTNR have decreased strongly by -309.38% in the last year.
VTNR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.72%.
Measured over the past years, VTNR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 77.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-309.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%43.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.72%
Revenue growth 3Y307.36%
Revenue growth 5Y77.43%
Sales Q2Q%2.06%

3.2 Future

VTNR is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.86% yearly.
VTNR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y-29.72%
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y-4.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.53%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
VTNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVTNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B
VTNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVTNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VTNR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VTNR. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
VTNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VTNR Per share dataVTNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VTNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.86% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y-4.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VTNR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VERTEX ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:VTNR (10/7/2024, 8:26:20 PM)

After market: 0.0536 +0 (+2.88%)

0.0521

-0.06 (-51.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-08 2024-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2024-11-05/amc
Inst Owners13.47%
Inst Owner Change-35.28%
Ins Owners2.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.87M
Analysts45.71
Price Target1.99 (3719.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-181.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-337.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-189.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-410.3%
Max EPS beat(4)15.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-65.05%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-118.82%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-434.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.99%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-111.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-26.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 0.15
P/B 0.04
P/tB 0.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.34
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY665.93%
SpS34.18
BVpS1.34
TBVpS1.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.95%
ROE -91.88%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.55%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.62%
ROA(5y)-10.31%
ROE(3y)-37.65%
ROE(5y)-49.23%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
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 3Y28.72%
GM growth 5Y-22.54%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover4.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 165.92%
Cap/Sales 1.93%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.56
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 3.11
F-Score4
WACC15.42%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)365.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-309.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%43.69%
EPS Next Y-29.72%
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y-4.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.72%
Revenue growth 3Y307.36%
Revenue growth 5Y77.43%
Sales Q2Q%2.06%
Revenue Next Year-16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y2.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-201.08%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-375.47%
EBIT Next 3Y110.57%
EBIT Next 5Y79.97%
FCF growth 1Y65.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y138.83%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A