AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AFN - CA0011811068 - Common Stock
29.33 CAD
+1.43 (+5.13%)
Taking everything into account, AFN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AFN was compared to 23 industry peers in the Machinery industry. AFN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AFN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- AFN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AFN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years AFN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years AFN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AFN's Return On Assets of -0.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFN outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of -2.39%, AFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.43%, AFN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFN is above the industry average of 6.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.42% | ||
| ROE | -2.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.43% |
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of AFN (10.96%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFN has grown nicely.
- AFN's Gross Margin of 29.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFN outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
- AFN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.74% |
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- AFN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- AFN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, AFN has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for AFN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that AFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AFN's Altman-Z score of 1.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFN outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AFN is 2850.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take AFN, 2850.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AFN has a Debt to FCF ratio (2850.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AFN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- AFN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: AFN underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- AFN has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.64, AFN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- AFN has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AFN has a Quick ratio (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AFN have decreased strongly by -46.78% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- AFN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.64%.
- AFN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.78%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%-81.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AFN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.42% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AFN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-47.15%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-3.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.74 indicates a reasonable valuation of AFN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AFN indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFN is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say AFN is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.71 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, AFN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFN indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFN is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AFN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1650.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of AFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AFN's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-3.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.93, AFN pays a better dividend. On top of this AFN pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, AFN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AFN decreases each year by -24.17%.
- AFN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AFN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of AFN are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AFN will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The Dividend Rate of AFN has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-164.52%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-3.42%
TSX:AFN (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.33
+1.43 (+5.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03
Inst Owners19.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap551.40M
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-6.91M
Analysts74
Price Target42.33 (44.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
DP-164.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(2)2.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(4)16.28%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.13%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.16%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 1650.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY9.31%
EPS(NY)3.8
Fwd EY12.96%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY5.57%
SpS73.07
BVpS15.37
TBVpS-12.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number30.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.42% | ||
| ROE | -2.39% | ||
| ROCE | 11.78% | ||
| ROIC | 9.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.16% | ||
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.74% | ||
| FCFM | 0.02% |
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
ROICexc(3y)11.75%
ROICexc(5y)8.08%
ROICexgc(3y)23.67%
ROICexgc(5y)16.62%
ROCE(3y)13.71%
ROCE(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.62%
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 14.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score3
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)68.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.78%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%-81.69%
EPS Next Y-47.15%
EPS Next 2Y-8.49%
EPS Next 3Y-3.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.76%
EBIT growth 3Y38.42%
EBIT growth 5Y19.52%
EBIT Next Year85.5%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-99.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-81.15%
OCF growth 3Y41.5%
OCF growth 5Y22.35%
AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC / AFN.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AFN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AFN.CA.
What is the valuation status of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC?
AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) is 10.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.
How sustainable is the dividend of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -164.52%.