ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:ACX • CA0049591021
5.77 CAD
+0.09 (+1.58%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
ACX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While ACX seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ACX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ACX was profitable.
- ACX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ACX reported negative net income in multiple years.
- ACX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ACX has a Return On Assets of 5.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACX outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
- ACX's Return On Equity of 10.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.55%, ACX is doing worse than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACX is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)-9.55%
ROIC(3y)7.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- ACX's Profit Margin of 5.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
- ACX has a Operating Margin (7.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Gross Margin value of 21.97%, ACX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 21.97% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ACX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ACX has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for ACX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ACX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that ACX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.09, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.18. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ACX would need 3.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.18, ACX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that ACX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, ACX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ACX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ACX has a Current ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that ACX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ACX has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ACX have decreased strongly by -41.88% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, ACX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.20% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 36.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y109.12%
Revenue growth 5Y36.58%
Sales Q2Q%-20.34%
3.2 Future
- ACX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.44% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-73.04%
EPS Next 2Y-17.8%
EPS Next 3Y-6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.4%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.49 indicates a reasonable valuation of ACX.
- ACX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACX is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. ACX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.77 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.51. ACX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACX is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.8%
EPS Next 3Y-6.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ACX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ACX (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.77
+0.09 (+1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/amc
Inst Owners33.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap193.06M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target8.22 (42.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-188.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-449.45%
Max EPS beat(2)72.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-58.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-449.45%
Max EPS beat(4)135.15%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.42%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-38.04%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.94%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)8.4%
PT rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.75 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY11.79%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY17.33%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY16.79%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY37.38%
SpS14.76
BVpS7.45
TBVpS4.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.96% | ||
| ROCE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.83% | ||
| OM | 7.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 21.97% | ||
| FCFM | 6.56% |
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)-9.55%
ROIC(3y)7.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.3%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score5
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)222.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.71%
EPS Next Y-73.04%
EPS Next 2Y-17.8%
EPS Next 3Y-6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y109.12%
Revenue growth 5Y36.58%
Sales Q2Q%-20.34%
Revenue Next Year-16.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year45.78%
EBIT Next 3Y21.77%
EBIT Next 5Y11.64%
FCF growth 1Y-51.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.4%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y79.87%
ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD / ACX.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ACX stock?
The financial health rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.