ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:ACX - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA0049591021 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ACX. ACX was compared to 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. ACX has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ACX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACX was profitable.
In the past year ACX had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ACX reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years ACX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ACX has a better Return On Assets (10.12%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
ACX has a better Return On Equity (19.83%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACX (11.40%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 19.83% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)-1.21%
ROA(5y)-12.95%
ROE(3y)-0.82%
ROE(5y)-19.98%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
ACX has a better Profit Margin (7.60%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.36%, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX has a Gross Margin (22.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ACX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.6% | ||
| GM | 22.15% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y41.77%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ACX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ACX has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. This is not the best score and indicates that ACX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.39, ACX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.76. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ACX would need 2.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACX (2.76) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that ACX is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
ACX has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that ACX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACX has a Current ratio (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACX has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that ACX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACX's Quick ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACX is outperformed by 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1362.50% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, ACX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.99% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 27.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)1362.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.99%
Revenue growth 3Y137.7%
Revenue growth 5Y27.66%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 141.81% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1263.5%
EPS Next 2Y284.66%
EPS Next 3Y141.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.43 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.75.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.50 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.44. ACX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACX is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACX's earnings are expected to grow with 141.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y284.66%
EPS Next 3Y141.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:ACX (3/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.18
-0.19 (-3.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap176.74M
Analysts80
Price Target11.09 (114.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.11%
Min EPS beat(2)32.01%
Max EPS beat(2)64.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-69.54%
Max EPS beat(4)64.21%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.8%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.28%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.5%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)-4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.71 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY22.59%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY28.56%
FCF(TTM)1.13
FCFY21.73%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY48.56%
SpS17.27
BVpS6.62
TBVpS3.24
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 19.83% | ||
| ROCE | 17.2% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.46% | ||
| OM | 9.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.6% | ||
| GM | 22.15% | ||
| FCFM | 6.52% |
ROA(3y)-1.21%
ROA(5y)-12.95%
ROE(3y)-0.82%
ROE(5y)-19.98%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 5Y41.77%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score9
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)202.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1362.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3300%
EPS Next Y1263.5%
EPS Next 2Y284.66%
EPS Next 3Y141.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.99%
Revenue growth 3Y137.7%
Revenue growth 5Y27.66%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
Revenue Next Year8.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
EBIT growth 1Y103.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year208.37%
EBIT Next 3Y52.24%
EBIT Next 5Y37.83%
FCF growth 1Y143.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y871.5%
OCF growth 3Y288.88%
OCF growth 5Y79.75%