VERTEX RESOURCE GROUP LTD (VTX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:VTX - CA92536G1046 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to VTX. VTX was compared to 22 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. VTX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VTX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VTX has reported negative net income.
VTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VTX reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years VTX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VTX has a worse Return On Assets (-3.56%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -12.38%, VTX is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VTX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTX outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTX is in line with the industry average of 7.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.56% | ||
| ROE | -12.38% | ||
| ROIC | 5.05% |
ROA(3y)-0.34%
ROA(5y)-0.78%
ROE(3y)-1.13%
ROE(5y)-2.38%
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)4.33%
1.3 Margins
VTX has a Operating Margin of 4.80%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTX outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTX has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.91%, VTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.91% |
OM growth 3Y43.75%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VTX is destroying value.
VTX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VTX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that VTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VTX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.13) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTX is 4.01, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VTX, 4.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTX (4.01) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.61 is on the high side and indicates that VTX has dependencies on debt financing.
VTX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTX is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
VTX has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that VTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, VTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that VTX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VTX has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTX outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VTX have decreased strongly by -800.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, VTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VTX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-800%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.47%
Sales Q2Q%-11.41%
3.2 Future
VTX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 55.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VTX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.6%
EPS Next 2Y55.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VTX reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of VTX can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VTX is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.82), we can say VTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VTX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: VTX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VTX's earnings are expected to grow with 55.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VTX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:VTX (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners28.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.65M
Analysts40
Price Target0.31 (40.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.4%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-45.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-220%
EPS NY rev (3m)-220%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.62 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY113.82%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY161.65%
SpS1.99
BVpS0.51
TBVpS0.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.56% | ||
| ROE | -12.38% | ||
| ROCE | 7.1% | ||
| ROIC | 5.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.42% | ||
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.91% | ||
| FCFM | 12.6% |
ROA(3y)-0.34%
ROA(5y)-0.78%
ROE(3y)-1.13%
ROE(5y)-2.38%
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)4.33%
ROICexc(3y)5.43%
ROICexc(5y)4.43%
ROICexgc(3y)6.93%
ROICexgc(5y)5.67%
ROCE(3y)7.5%
ROCE(5y)6.13%
ROICexcg growth 3Y52.59%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y52.93%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y43.75%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
F-Score6
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)63.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-800%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-23.6%
EPS Next 2Y55.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.47%
Sales Q2Q%-11.41%
Revenue Next Year-11.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.31%
EBIT growth 3Y62.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year153.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y61.96%
FCF growth 3Y97.81%
FCF growth 5Y17.07%
OCF growth 1Y26.65%
OCF growth 3Y50.71%
OCF growth 5Y14.87%