ATS CORP (ATS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ATS - CA00217Y1043 - Common Stock
38.38 CAD
+0.33 (+0.87%)
Taking everything into account, ATS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ATS was compared to 21 industry peers in the Machinery industry. ATS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ATS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ATS was profitable.
ATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ATS 4 years were profitable.
ATS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ATS has a Return On Assets of -0.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ATS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.26%, ATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ATS (2.30%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ATS is in line with the industry average of 6.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.26% | ||
| ROIC | 2.3% |
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)6.08%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.70%, ATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ATS has a Gross Margin (26.18%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ATS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% |
OM growth 3Y-30.58%
OM growth 5Y-19.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ATS is destroying value.
ATS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ATS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ATS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that ATS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.90, ATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.30. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ATS would need 7.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.30, ATS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that ATS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ATS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ATS outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that ATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ATS has a Current ratio of 1.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ATS outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
ATS has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that ATS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ATS has a better Quick ratio (1.34) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ATS have decreased strongly by -22.44% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.90% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ATS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.58% in the last year.
ATS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.44%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%18.88%
3.2 Future
ATS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.37% yearly.
ATS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ATS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.14.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ATS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.38, the valuation of ATS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ATS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ATS is on the same level as its industry peers.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ATS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ATS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)3.5
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ATS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ATS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
38.38
+0.33 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.69B
Net Income(TTM)-4.65M
Analysts78.18
Price Target47.5 (23.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.83%
Max EPS beat(2)2.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.83%
Max EPS beat(4)9.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.45%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.32%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.78%
PT rev (1m)0.31%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY4.14%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY5.75%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY7.71%
SpS27.45
BVpS18.04
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)3.5
Graham Number25.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.26% | ||
| ROCE | 2.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.35% | ||
| OM | 3.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% | ||
| FCFM | 7.81% |
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)6.08%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
ROICexc(3y)6.47%
ROICexc(5y)6.7%
ROICexgc(3y)21.12%
ROICexgc(5y)23.22%
ROCE(3y)7.75%
ROCE(5y)7.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-44.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y-25.02%
OM growth 3Y-30.58%
OM growth 5Y-19.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score4
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)59.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.44%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%18.88%
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-64.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.42%
EBIT Next Year46.39%
EBIT Next 3Y20.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4012.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y195.31%
OCF growth 3Y-50.79%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%
ATS CORP / ATS.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ATS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ATS.CA.
What is the valuation status of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ATS CORP (ATS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ATS CORP?
ATS CORP (ATS.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ATS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 24.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
How financially healthy is ATS CORP?
The financial health rating of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 5 / 10.