AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:AFN • CA0011811068

27.82 CAD
-0.85 (-2.96%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall AFN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AFN against 21 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AFN while its profitability can be described as average. AFN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AFN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AFN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AFN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • AFN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AFN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAFN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AFN (-0.53%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • AFN has a Return On Equity of -2.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.24%, AFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AFN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.97%. This is above the industry average of 7.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.89%
ROIC 9.24%
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
AFN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAFN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.10%, AFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of AFN (28.91%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • AFN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.91%
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
AFN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAFN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AFN has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for AFN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for AFN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AFN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingAFN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
AFN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAFN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that AFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • AFN has a Altman-Z score (1.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.04 is on the high side and indicates that AFN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.04, AFN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.81%
AFN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAFN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.69 indicates that AFN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.69, AFN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that AFN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of AFN (1.16) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.16
AFN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAFN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AFN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.72%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • AFN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.22%.
  • Measured over the past years, AFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.72%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%9.03%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.58% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AFN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-41.94%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-10.58%
Revenue Next Year-0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.66%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
AFN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAFN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
AFN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAFN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.01, the valuation of AFN can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AFN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • AFN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.42.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, AFN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.01
Fwd PE 8.42
AFN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAFN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.57
AFN.CA Per share dataAFN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of AFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as AFN's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, AFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, AFN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AFN decreases each year by -24.17%.
  • AFN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
AFN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareAFN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

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.
  • AFN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-121.49%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
AFN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAFN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

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AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC

TSX:AFN (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.82

-0.85 (-2.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners19.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap523.02M
Revenue(TTM)1.41B
Net Income(TTM)-9.32M
Analysts75
Price Target39.49 (41.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
DP-121.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(2)25.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(4)25.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.11%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)0.99%
PT rev (3m)-13.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.01
Fwd PE 8.42
P/S 0.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.57
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY9.99%
EPS(NY)3.3
Fwd EY11.88%
FCF(TTM)-3.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.53
OCFYN/A
SpS74.78
BVpS17.16
TBVpS-10.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number32.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.89%
ROCE 11.54%
ROIC 9.24%
ROICexc 9.74%
ROICexgc 16.5%
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.91%
FCFM N/A
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-Score1
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.4
Cap/Depr 47.86%
Cap/Sales 2.26%
Interest Coverage 2.74
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score1
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)-41.72%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
EPS Next Y-41.94%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%9.03%
Revenue Next Year-0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.08%
EBIT growth 3Y38.42%
EBIT growth 5Y19.52%
EBIT Next Year88.96%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
EBIT Next 5Y22.94%
FCF growth 1Y-183.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-122.9%
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 10.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.


How sustainable is the dividend of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -121.49%.