ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACX - CA0049591021 - Common Stock
4.99 CAD
-0.01 (-0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ACX. ACX was compared to 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In multiple years ACX reported negative net income over the last 5 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 has a Return On Equity (10.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACX underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
ACX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.96%. This 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.54%) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.09%, ACX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACX is still 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.
ACX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that ACX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACX has a Altman-Z score (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACX is 3.18, which is a good value as it means it would take ACX, 3.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACX outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
ACX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, ACX is in the better half of 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 | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
ACX has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that ACX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.43, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that ACX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, ACX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.88%.
The Revenue for ACX has decreased by -16.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
ACX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 36.58% yearly.
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.45% yearly.
ACX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y-73.04%
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.94%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.34, the valuation of ACX can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACX is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, ACX is valued rather cheaply.
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.27.
ACX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACX is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. ACX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACX is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ACX (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.99
-0.01 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap166.97M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target7.59 (52.1%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)190%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY13.63%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY18.96%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY19.41%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY43.22%
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 | 2.02 |
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-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
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-2.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year45.78%
EBIT Next 3Y21.77%
EBIT Next 5Y12.17%
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%.