VTNR:NSD-Vertex Energy Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing |

Last Closing

USD 0.361

Change

+0.01 (+2.56)%

Market Cap

USD 0.04B

Volume

0.76M

Analyst Target

USD 2.58
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About

Vertex Energy, Inc., an energy transition company, that focuses on the production and distribution of conventional and alternative fuels. The company engages in refining and distributing petroleum products comprising the mobile refinery and related operations. It sells ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metal products, and markets Group III base oils and other petroleum-based products, as well as provides transportation and marine salvage services. Vertex Energy, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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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
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -89.35% 25% F 3% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -89.35% 25% F 3% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -91.96% 25% F 3% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -91.96% 25% F 3% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -68.88% 50% F 19% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -68.88% 25% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 188.59% 75% C 96% N/A
Dividend Return 188.59% 75% C 96% N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 408.19% 50% F 5% F
Risk Adjusted Return 46.20% 100% F 76% C+
Market Capitalization 0.04B 25% F 23% F

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Analyst Rating

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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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

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