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Vertex Energy (STU:5VE) EV-to-FCF : -2.79 (As of May. 24, 2024)


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What is Vertex Energy EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Vertex Energy's Enterprise Value is €347 Mil. Vertex Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was €-125 Mil. Therefore, Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is -2.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

STU:5VE' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -229.07   Med: -9.46   Max: 137.47
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Vertex Energy was 137.47. The lowest was -229.07. And the median was -9.46.

STU:5VE's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 612 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.425 vs STU:5VE: -2.78

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2024-05-24), Vertex Energy's stock price is €0.999. Vertex Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was €-1.655. Therefore, Vertex Energy's PE Ratio for today is At Loss.


Vertex Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Vertex Energy EV-to-FCF Chart

Vertex Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.00 -10.37 -49.97 -126.46 -2.94

Vertex Energy Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.08 -6.93 9.18 -2.94 -3.02

Competitive Comparison of Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Vertex Energy EV-to-FCF Calculation

Vertex Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=347.156/-124.51
=-2.79

Vertex Energy's current Enterprise Value is €347 Mil.
Vertex Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-125 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Vertex Energy  (STU:5VE) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

Vertex Energy's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.999/-1.655
=At Loss

Vertex Energy's share price for today is €0.999.
Vertex Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.655.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Vertex Energy (STU:5VE) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1331 Gemini Street, Suite 250, Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Vertex Energy Inc is an environmental services company that recycles industrial waste streams and off-specification commercial chemical products. Its operating segments are Refining and Marketing, and Recovery. The company generates maximum revenue from the Refining and Marketing segment. The company collects used oil from businesses such as oil change service stations, automotive repair shops, petroleum refineries, and petrochemical manufacturing operations.

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