VTNR:NSC-Vertex Energy Inc (USD)

EQUITY | Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 1.02

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.04B

Volume

1.10M

Analyst Target

USD 2.58
Analyst Rating

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Vertex Energy Inc is an environmental services company that recycles industrial waste streams and off-specification commercial chemical products. The Company's operating business segments are Black Oil, Refining and Marketing, and Recovery.

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ETFs Containing VTNR

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -69.91% 25% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -69.91% 25% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -82.26% 25% F 7% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -82.26% 25% F 7% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -26.76% 50% F 38% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -26.76% 25% F 34% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 190.63% 75% C 97% N/A
Dividend Return 190.63% 75% C 97% N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 406.87% 50% F 5% F
Risk Adjusted Return 46.85% 100% F 77% C+
Market Capitalization 0.04B 25% F 38% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio 0.49 100% 90%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -1.71 100% 65%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 33.09 50% 7%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -73.06% 33% 25%
Return on Invested Capital -4.17% 50% 46%
Return on Assets -4.49% 50% 42%
Debt to Equity Ratio 86.94% 50% 26%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector