ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ADN • CA0042721005
16.86 CAD
+0.04 (+0.24%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
This ADN.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
ADN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. ADN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. ADN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. ADN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ADN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ADN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ADN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ADN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ADN's Return On Assets of 7.73% is amongst the best of the industry. ADN outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.61%, ADN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADN's Return On Invested Capital of 1.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADN is in line with the industry average of 4.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.73% | ||
| ROE | 13.61% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.32%
ROE(3y)9.75%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)2.39%
ROIC(5y)2.53%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ADN (56.32%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ADN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.31%, ADN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ADN has a better Gross Margin (30.50%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ADN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 56.32% | ||
| GM | 30.5% |
OM growth 3Y-8.18%
OM growth 5Y-7.7%
PM growth 3Y12.81%
PM growth 5Y18.32%
GM growth 3Y0.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.61%
2. ADN.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADN is destroying value.
- ADN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ADN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ADN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ADN has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that ADN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of ADN (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ADN is 30.60, which is on the high side as it means it would take ADN, 30.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ADN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (30.60) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that ADN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ADN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is in the better half of the industry: ADN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- ADN has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that ADN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ADN's Current ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADN is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that ADN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ADN's Quick ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADN is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. ADN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ADN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 114.29%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ADN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.53% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ADN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -25.16% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y8.57%
EPS 5Y14.53%
EPS Q2Q%581.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.32%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.91%
Sales Q2Q%8.77%
3.2 Future
- ADN is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -27.39% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-73.63%
EPS Next 2Y-40.86%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.15%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. ADN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.24, the valuation of ADN can be described as very cheap.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say ADN is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ADN.
- ADN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say ADN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ADN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ADN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADN is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 85.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ADN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ADN's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y-40.86%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
5. ADN.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.79%, ADN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, ADN pays a better dividend. On top of this ADN pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ADN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ADN decreases each year by -13.05%.
- ADN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ADN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- ADN pays out 21.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- ADN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP21.16%
EPS Next 2Y-40.86%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
ADN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:ADN (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.86
+0.04 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners7.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap308.37M
Revenue(TTM)86.96M
Net Income(TTM)48.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target18.11 (7.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.05%
DP21.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2098.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(2)4216.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1046.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.59%
Max EPS beat(4)4216.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)550.27%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)441.66%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)396.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.46%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.68 | ||
| P/S | 3.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 85.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 45.2 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY16.01%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY1.17%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY2.21%
SpS4.75
BVpS19.67
TBVpS19.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number34.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.73% | ||
| ROE | 13.61% | ||
| ROCE | 2.17% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.58% | ||
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 56.32% | ||
| GM | 30.5% | ||
| FCFM | 4.16% |
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.32%
ROE(3y)9.75%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)2.39%
ROIC(5y)2.53%
ROICexc(3y)2.42%
ROICexc(5y)2.57%
ROICexgc(3y)2.45%
ROICexgc(5y)2.6%
ROCE(3y)3.35%
ROCE(5y)3.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.45%
OM growth 3Y-8.18%
OM growth 5Y-7.7%
PM growth 3Y12.81%
PM growth 5Y18.32%
GM growth 3Y0.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.61%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 170.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 7.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score4
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)790.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)527.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.83%
Profit Quality(3y)49.66%
Profit Quality(5y)55.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y8.57%
EPS 5Y14.53%
EPS Q2Q%581.25%
EPS Next Y-73.63%
EPS Next 2Y-40.86%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.32%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.91%
Sales Q2Q%8.77%
Revenue Next Year25.15%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.53%
EBIT Next Year105.76%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-84.63%
FCF growth 3Y-37.56%
FCF growth 5Y-29.15%
OCF growth 1Y-79.96%
OCF growth 3Y-23.5%
OCF growth 5Y-19.84%
ACADIAN TIMBER CORP / ADN.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ADN.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?
ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 6.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
What is the financial health of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 3 / 10.