AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AFN - CA0011811068 - Common Stock
28.94 CAD
+5.27 (+22.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AFN. AFN was compared to 20 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AFN while its profitability can be described as average. AFN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFN had positive earnings in the past year.
AFN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AFN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AFN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AFN's Return On Assets of -0.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of -2.39%, AFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.43%, AFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% 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 7.03%.
| 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 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFN has grown nicely.
AFN has a better Gross Margin (29.74%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFN has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AFN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AFN has more shares outstanding
AFN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that AFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AFN has a Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFN outperforms 45.00% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2850.57, AFN is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.26 is on the high side and indicates that AFN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.26, AFN is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that AFN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFN has a Current ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: AFN outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that AFN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFN has a Quick ratio (1.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
AFN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.02% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the past year.
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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.67% on average over the next years.
AFN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-40.75%
EPS Next 2Y-1.11%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AFN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.60.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say AFN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.52, the valuation of AFN can be described as very cheap.
AFN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFN is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AFN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AFN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1628.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y-1.11%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, AFN pays a better dividend. On top of this AFN pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AFN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.59% |
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.
DP-164.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.11%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
TSX:AFN (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
28.94
+5.27 (+22.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap544.07M
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-6.91M
Analysts74
Price Target42.33 (46.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.59% |
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)-7.19%
PT rev (3m)-22.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 1628.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY9.43%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY15.34%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY5.65%
SpS73.07
BVpS15.37
TBVpS-12.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
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 | 1.26 |
F-Score3
WACC8.81%
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-40.75%
EPS Next 2Y-1.11%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.76%
EBIT growth 3Y38.42%
EBIT growth 5Y19.52%
EBIT Next Year88.96%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
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 5 / 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 10.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.88.
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%.