5N Plus Inc
5N Plus Inc is a specialty chemicals company that produces high-purity materials for the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.
Business. 5N Plus Inc (VNP.TO) is a specialty chemicals company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the specialty chemicals market.
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
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- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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5N Plus Inc (VNP.TO) is a specialty chemicals company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the specialty chemicals market.
5N Plus Inc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 and a current ratio of 2.76, indicating a relatively strong liquidity position with sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. The company's return on equity of 25.41% and return on assets of 10.64% suggest strong profitability relative to its equity and asset base. These returns are well above the typical thresholds for the specialty chemicals industry, which often sees ROE in the 10-15% range and ROA in the 5-8% range.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with the semiconductor industry being a primary driver of demand. This concentration exposes the company to cyclical fluctuations in the semiconductor sector, which can impact revenue stability. The company's growth trajectory is positive, with a strong operating cash flow of $67.39 million and free cash flow of $47.13 million, which provides flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.
The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk due to the company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While the dilution risk is currently low, the company's capital structure and potential for future financing needs should be monitored for any changes in dilution potential. Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, suggest a generally positive outlook from the investment community, with a mean price target of $38.40 and a median price target of $37.75.
- 5N Plus Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.76.
- The company's return on equity of 25.41% is significantly higher than the industry median.
- Revenue concentration in the semiconductor industry poses cyclical risk.
- Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of $38.40.
- The company's free cash flow of $47.13 million provides flexibility for growth or shareholder returns.
- "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's gross margin of 30.05% and operating margin of 19.04% suggest strong cost control and pricing power, which are expected to be maintained in the near term.",
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,66 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 458,2M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 86,5M USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- 5N Plus Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- 5N Plus Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
- 5N Plus Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29
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- Gervais JacquesExecutive Chairman of the Board
- Richard PerronPresident, Chief Executive Officer