NFG:NYE-National Fuel Gas Company (USD)

EQUITY | Oil & Gas Integrated | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 53.83

Change

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Market Cap

USD 4.83B

Volume

0.61M

Analyst Target

USD 51.50
Analyst Rating

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About

National Fuel Gas Co is a diversified energy company. The Company is engaged in the production, gathering, transportation, distribution and marketing of natural gas. Its segments include E&P, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, Utility, and Energy Marketing.

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ETFs Containing NFG

FCUV:CA Fidelity U.S. Value Index.. 4.71 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (0.15%)

CAD 0.44B
FXU First Trust Utilities Alp.. 4.18 % 0.63 %

+0.06 (+0.15%)

USD 0.24B
EMLP First Trust North America.. 3.10 % 0.95 %

-0.13 (0.15%)

USD 2.49B
XMLV Invesco S&P MidCap Low Vo.. 1.46 % 0.25 %

-0.23 (0.15%)

USD 0.78B
PAPI Parametric Equity Premium.. 0.75 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.15%)

USD 0.04B
CSF VictoryShares US Discover.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.03 (+0.15%)

USD 0.05B
FNK First Trust Mid Cap Value.. 0.00 % 0.70 %

+0.12 (+0.15%)

USD 0.22B
CSA VictoryShares US Small Ca.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.09 (0.15%)

USD 0.03B
CSB VictoryShares US Small Ca.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.07 (+0.15%)

USD 0.31B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas Integrated) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 7.30% 38% F 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.99% 36% F 49% F
Total Return 8.28% 38% F 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -3.70% 6% D- 29% F
Dividend Return 3.54% 29% F 53% F
Total Return -0.16% 6% D- 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -9.09% 23% F 37% F
Dividend Return 15.57% 18% F 61% D-
Total Return 6.49% 15% F 37% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.50% 13% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 9.04% 13% F 62% D
Total Return 3.54% 29% F 67% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.62% 88% B+ 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return 35.27% 19% F 58% F
Market Capitalization 4.83B 13% F 76% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas Integrated) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.05 56% 72%
Price/Book Ratio 1.53 56% 53%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.93 50% 67%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.51 19% 58%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.42% 44% 73%
Return on Invested Capital 11.35% 44% 69%
Return on Assets 5.40% 25% 75%
Debt to Equity Ratio 80.47% 23% 44%

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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:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.

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