NPK:CA:TSX-Verde Agritech Plc Ordinary Shares (CAD)

EQUITY | Agricultural Inputs | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 1.22

Change

+0.01 (+0.83)%

Market Cap

CAD 8.65M

Volume

4.80K

Analyst Target

CAD 2.80
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Verde AgriTech PLC, formerly Verde Potash PLC is an holding company. The Company is engaged in the development of mineral properties in Brazil.

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Largest Industry Peers for Agricultural Inputs

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
NTR:CA Nutrien Ltd

+0.71 (+1.00%)

CAD 35.16B
KRN:CA Karnalyte Resources Inc.

-0.01 (-5.88%)

CAD 9.86M

ETFs Containing NPK:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Agricultural Inputs) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -22.29% 33% F 2% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.29% 33% F 2% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -76.89% 33% F 1% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -76.89% 33% F 1% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 87.69% 100% F 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 87.69% 100% F 81% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 133.42% 100% F 98% N/A
Dividend Return 133.42% 100% F 98% N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 222.61% 33% F 3% F
Risk Adjusted Return 59.93% 100% F 87% B+
Market Capitalization 8.65M 67% D+ 30% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Agricultural Inputs) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.80 100% 51%
Price/Book Ratio 1.34 67% 48%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -2.99 67% 79%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.43 33% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -9.52% 67% 23%
Return on Invested Capital 2.52% 67% 35%
Return on Assets 0.95% 67% 39%
Debt to Equity Ratio 41.32% 50% 57%

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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 earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning 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 Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings 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.

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.