ATS CORP (ATS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:ATS • CA00217Y1043

44.49 CAD
+0.43 (+0.98%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ATS. 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ATS had a positive operating cash flow.
ATS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFATS.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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 0.42%, ATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.06%, ATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.67%, ATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ATS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 1.06%
ROIC 2.67%
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)6.08%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
ATS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ATS (0.67%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.11%, ATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATS has declined.
  • ATS has a Gross Margin of 26.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ATS underperforms 61.90% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 4.11%
PM (TTM) 0.67%
GM 26.05%
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%
ATS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ATS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ATS is higher compared to a year ago.
ATS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingATS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
ATS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.10 indicates that ATS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ATS (2.10) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • ATS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.80. This is a neutral value as ATS would need 5.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ATS's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.80 is amongst the best of the industry. ATS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that ATS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ATS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 5.8
Altman-Z 2.1
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC8.67%
ATS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that ATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, ATS is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that ATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ATS's Quick ratio of 1.37 is amongst the best of the industry. ATS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.37
ATS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.74% over the past 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.80% 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)1.74%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%16.67%

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 7.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
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.
ATS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesATS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
ATS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesATS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ATS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.42.
  • 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • ATS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.98.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.15 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ATS.
  • 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ATS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say ATS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.42
Fwd PE 20.15
ATS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.9
EV/EBITDA 20.72
ATS.CA Per share dataATS.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of ATS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ATS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)3.68
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for ATS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ATS CORP

TSX:ATS (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

44.49

+0.43 (+0.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners92.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.36B
Revenue(TTM)2.80B
Net Income(TTM)18.88M
Analysts78.18
Price Target51.17 (15.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.92%
Min EPS beat(2)2.59%
Max EPS beat(2)9.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.83%
Max EPS beat(4)9.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.85%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.36%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)5.14%
PT rev (3m)7.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.42
Fwd PE 20.15
P/S 1.56
P/FCF 16.9
P/OCF 12.9
P/B 2.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.72
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5.92%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY7.75%
SpS28.55
BVpS18.15
TBVpS-3.3
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)3.68
Graham Number26.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 1.06%
ROCE 3.4%
ROIC 2.67%
ROICexc 2.9%
ROICexgc 8.88%
OM 4.11%
PM (TTM) 0.67%
GM 26.05%
FCFM 9.22%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 5.8
Debt/EBITDA 5.42
Cap/Depr 51.67%
Cap/Sales 2.86%
Interest Coverage 1.15
Cash Conversion 125.25%
Profit Quality 1366.62%
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 2.1
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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)1.74%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue Next Year11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y7.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-53.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.42%
EBIT Next Year46.2%
EBIT Next 3Y20.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7903.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y265.2%
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 5 / 10 to ATS.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for ATS CORP?

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 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 25.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.45.