VERTEX RESOURCE GROUP LTD (VTX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:VTX - TSX Venture Exchange - CA92536G1046 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
VTX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VTX while its profitability can be described as average. VTX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
In multiple years VTX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
VTX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VTX's Return On Assets of -3.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTX is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
VTX's Return On Equity of -12.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTX is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
VTX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTX outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTX is below the industry average of 7.99%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 4.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTX outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
VTX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VTX has a Gross Margin of 25.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VTX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VTX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VTX has an Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that VTX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VTX's Altman-Z score of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VTX outperforms 41.67% 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.
VTX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.01. This is in the better half of the industry: VTX outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
VTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.61. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.61, VTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.72%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, VTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% 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.
The Quick ratio of VTX (0.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 -350.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, VTX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.60% 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)-350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.6%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.47%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%
3.2 Future
VTX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 91.00% yearly.
VTX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y203%
EPS Next 2Y91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.56%
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.22, the valuation of VTX can be described as very cheap.
VTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VTX is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say VTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: VTX is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 1.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VTX's earnings are expected to grow with 91.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91%
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 (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.265
+0.02 (+6%)
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 Owners27.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.69M
Analysts84.44
Price Target0.56 (111.32%)
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)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)66.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY31.09%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY94.49%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY134.2%
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 | 1.15 |
F-Score6
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)-350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y203%
EPS Next 2Y91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.6%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.47%
Sales Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue Next Year-8.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.56%
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%