ATS CORP (ATS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ATS - CA00217Y1043 - Common Stock
38.78 CAD
-0.22 (-0.56%)
Overall ATS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ATS against 22 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
ATS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ATS had a positive cash flow from operations.
ATS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ATS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ATS has a better Return On Assets (-0.10%) than 86.36% 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 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATS outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
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 6.43%.
| 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
ATS has a Operating Margin of 3.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: ATS outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
ATS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ATS's Gross Margin of 26.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ATS outperforms 45.45% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATS has less shares outstanding
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 1.91 indicates that ATS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.91, ATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.30, ATS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating ATS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.85, ATS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.71%
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 (1.63) which 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.34, ATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Year10.85%
Revenue Next 2Y7.95%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.39 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ATS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATS is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. ATS is around the same levels.
ATS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.56.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ATS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ATS indicates a rather cheap valuation: ATS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ATS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ATS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)3.53
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 (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
38.78
-0.22 (-0.56%)
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 Cap3.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.69B
Net Income(TTM)-4.65M
Analysts78.18
Price Target48.67 (25.5%)
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)2.45%
PT rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY7.63%
SpS27.45
BVpS18.04
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)3.53
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 | 1.91 |
F-Score4
WACC8.71%
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 Year10.85%
Revenue Next 2Y7.95%
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 Year46.2%
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 4 / 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 24.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.
How financially healthy is ATS CORP?
The financial health rating of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 4 / 10.