ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACX - CA0049591021 - Common Stock
5.16 CAD
-0.03 (-0.58%)
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
ACX had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
Of the past 5 years ACX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.97%, ACX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ACX (10.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACX (5.55%) is worse than 66.67% 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 169.95%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.54%, ACX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX has a Operating Margin (7.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Gross Margin of ACX (21.97%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
ACX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ACX has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. 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.
ACX's Altman-Z score of 2.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
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 a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.18, ACX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that ACX is not too dependend on debt financing.
ACX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.08%
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.
ACX's Current ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
ACX has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that ACX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, ACX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.28% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-72.25%
EPS Next 2Y-8.51%
EPS Next 3Y-4.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.94%
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 7.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say ACX is valued rather cheaply.
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.16.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.51%
EPS Next 3Y-4.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:ACX (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.16
-0.03 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap172.65M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target7.59 (47.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-7.03%
PT rev (3m)-7.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-81.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-81.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-11.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY13.18%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY24.01%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY18.77%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY41.79%
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 | 2.03 |
F-Score5
WACC7.08%
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-72.25%
EPS Next 2Y-8.51%
EPS Next 3Y-4.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y109.12%
Revenue growth 5Y36.58%
Sales Q2Q%-20.34%
Revenue Next Year-13.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year60.09%
EBIT Next 3Y26.34%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACX.CA.
What is the valuation status of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.