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Flexible Solutions International Inc (FSI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: FSI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.31% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 63.27M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.39 | 1Y Target Price 9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.39 | 1Y Target Price 9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 40075 | Beta 1.58 | 52 Weeks Range 1.65 - 7.24 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.65 - 7.24 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.33 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-27 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.05 | Actual 0.05 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.91% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.39 | Forward PE 14.1 | Enterprise Value 59643592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 |
Enterprise Value 59643592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.41 | Shares Outstanding 12455500 | Shares Floating 8110420 |
Shares Outstanding 12455500 | Shares Floating 8110420 | ||
Percent Insiders 45.15 | Percent Institutions 8.86 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 5.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Flexible Solutions International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Flexible Solutions International Inc. was founded in 1994. It specializes in developing and marketing environmentally friendly technologies and products aimed at increasing crop yields, water conservation, and energy efficiency.
Core Business Areas
- Energy and Water Conservation: This segment focuses on products that reduce energy and water consumption in various industrial and commercial applications. These are its core products and the revenue stream comes from this core segment.
- Biodegradable Polymers: This segment focuses on products that help plants grow in a better way.
- Chemical Specialties: This segment focuses on chemical specialties for different types of customers.
Leadership and Structure
Daniel B. O'Brien serves as the CEO. The company structure is typical of a small publicly traded company with functional departments reporting to the executive leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- WaterSavr: WaterSavr is a powder used to reduce evaporation from reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. Flexible Solutions reported revenues for its WaterSavr product are a substantial component of the revenue stream with a percentage of about 30%. Competitors include Applied Polymer Systems, Inc., and Aquatrols.
- Heatsavr: Heatsavr is a liquid pool cover that reduces heat loss and evaporation from swimming pools. Market data is difficult to specifically define the size of the pool cover market as there are many options. Competitors include SmartPool and Cover-Pools.
- BIOSOLVE: BIOSOLVEu00ae is a patented biodegradable polymer based on food starch. It can be used in oil field, agriculture and other uses. There is no known market share for this product or the size of the market. Competitors are Cargill, ADM.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries in which Flexible Solutions operates (water conservation, energy efficiency, biodegradable polymers) are growing due to increased environmental awareness and regulatory pressures. These industries include agriculture, water management and swimming pools.
Positioning
Flexible Solutions positions itself as a provider of environmentally friendly solutions that offer cost savings and performance benefits. It differentiates itself through innovative products and a focus on sustainability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for water conservation, evaporation control, and pool heating is estimated to be in the billions of dollars globally. Flexible Solutions captures a very small percentage of this TAM. The TAM for biodegradable polymers is also in the billions, but the application depends on the industry.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative and environmentally friendly products
- Strong brand recognition for key products like WaterSavr
- Proprietary technologies and patents
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
- Reliance on a small number of key products
- Susceptibility to weather conditions impacting demand
- Small market capitalization
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new applications for existing technologies
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Benefiting from increased environmental regulations
Threats
- Competition from larger companies with greater resources
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturns impacting demand
- Technological advancements rendering products obsolete
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ADM
- CARG
Competitive Landscape
Flexible Solutions faces competition from larger, more established companies with greater resources. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche products and environmentally friendly technologies. The company has a small share in the sectors it operates.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been variable, depending on product adoption and market conditions.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the company's ability to expand into new markets and launch new products. Analyst estimates are not readily available and would be needed.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding distribution channels and investing in new product development.
Summary
Flexible Solutions International is a niche player in environmentally friendly products, with strong brand recognition for WaterSavr. The company's small size and reliance on key products pose risks. Growth depends on successful market expansion and product development. Overall, the company has moderate strength and needs to carefully manage competition and market risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Flexible Solutions International Inc. Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and general industry knowledge. It is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial figures are not available and would be needed for accurate figures and data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Flexible Solutions International Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Taber, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-11-05 | President, CEO, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer and Director Mr. Daniel B. O'Brien | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 46 | |
Full time employees 46 | |||
Flexible Solutions International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Energy and Water Conservation Products, and Biodegradable Polymers. The company offers thermal polyaspartates (TPAs) for oilfields to reduce scale and corrosion in various water systems; and for the agricultural industry to reduce fertilizer crystallization before, during, and after application, as well as to prevent crystal formation between fertilizer and minerals present in the soil. It also provides TPAs for irrigation to prevent early plugging of drip irrigation ports, reduce maintenance costs, and lengthen the life of equipment; TPAs for cleaning products to prevents the re-deposition of dirt onto the surfaces; and TPAs as additives for household laundry detergents, consumer care products, and pesticides. In addition, the company offers nitrogen conservation products for agriculture that slow down nitrogen loss from fields. Further, it provides HEATSAVR, a chemical product for use in swimming pools and spas that forms a thin and transparent layer on the water's surface; and WATERSAVR to reduce water evaporation in reservoirs, potable water storage tanks, livestock watering ponds, aqueducts, canals, and irrigation ditches, as well as for lawn and turf care, and potted and bedding plants. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Taber, Canada.
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