ATS CORP (ATS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ATS - CA00217Y1043 - Common Stock
37.86 CAD
-0.36 (-0.94%)
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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ATS had positive earnings in the past year.
ATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ATS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years ATS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ATS has a better Return On Assets (-0.10%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ATS (-0.26%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 2.30%, ATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ATS is below the industry average of 8.09%.
| 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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.70%, ATS is in the better half of 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 of 26.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ATS outperforms 42.86% of 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
ATS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ATS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ATS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ATS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ATS has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that ATS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ATS (1.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATS is 7.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take ATS, 7.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ATS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.30. This is in the better half of the industry: ATS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that ATS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ATS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
ATS has a Current Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that ATS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ATS (1.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, ATS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.90% on average per year.
ATS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.58%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ATS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.15% on average over the next years.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.81, ATS is valued on the expensive side.
ATS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ATS is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ATS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ATS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ATS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ATS'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 ATS indicates a rather cheap valuation: ATS is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.23
PEG (5Y)3.45
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ATS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ATS (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.86
-0.36 (-0.94%)
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 Cap3.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.69B
Net Income(TTM)-4.65M
Analysts78.18
Price Target47.5 (25.46%)
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)-6.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY5.66%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY7.82%
SpS27.45
BVpS18.04
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)3.45
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 | 1.89 |
F-Score4
WACC8.81%
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 23.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
How financially healthy is ATS CORP?
The financial health rating of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 4 / 10.