ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACX - CA0049591021 - Common Stock
5.35 CAD
+0.08 (+1.52%)
Taking everything into account, ACX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
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 better Return On Assets (5.97%) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.96%, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.55%, ACX is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACX is significantly below the industry average of 169.81%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.54%, ACX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.09%, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX's Gross Margin of 21.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
| 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
ACX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ACX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that ACX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACX has a Altman-Z score (2.05) which is in line with 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.
ACX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 77.78% 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.
ACX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.11%
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 in line with 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.
The Quick ratio of ACX (1.03) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.28% 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-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
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
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.87.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, ACX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
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.
ACX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 5.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.51%
EPS Next 3Y-4.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ACX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:ACX (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.35
+0.08 (+1.52%)
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 Cap179.01M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target7.59 (41.87%)
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 | 7.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY12.71%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY23.16%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY18.1%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY40.31%
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 | 2.05 |
F-Score5
WACC7.11%
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 6 / 10 to ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
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%.