ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACX - CA0049591021 - Common Stock
5 CAD
+0.04 (+0.81%)
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
ACX had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
Of the past 5 years ACX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ACX has a better Return On Assets (5.97%) than 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.
ACX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACX is outperformed by 62.96% of its industry peers.
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
The Profit Margin of ACX (5.54%) is better than 62.96% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of ACX (7.09%) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
ACX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
ACX has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is comparable 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.
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.
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 | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.14%
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.
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
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 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
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaper than 88.89% 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 26.77.
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.29.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACX is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACX is valued cheaper than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACX is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ACX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ACX (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5
+0.04 (+0.81%)
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 Cap167.30M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target7.59 (51.8%)
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 | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY13.6%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY18.92%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY19.37%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY43.13%
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
WACC7.14%
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
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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.
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%.