CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:CAF - CA13682P1027 - Common Stock
0.33 CAD
+0.01 (+1.54%)
Taking everything into account, CAF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAF was compared to 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CAF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CAF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CAF was profitable.
In the past year CAF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CAF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CAF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.43%, CAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CAF (18.41%) is better than 94.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.99%, CAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAF is significantly above the industry average of 12.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.48%) for CAF is well above the current ROIC(13.99%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.43% | ||
| ROE | 18.41% | ||
| ROIC | 13.99% |
ROA(3y)13.28%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)19.25%
ROE(5y)17.56%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CAF (8.74%) is better than 91.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAF has grown nicely.
CAF has a Operating Margin of 9.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAF outperforms 89.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAF has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 12.78%, CAF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
CAF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.74% | ||
| GM | 12.78% |
OM growth 3Y2.43%
OM growth 5Y11.63%
PM growth 3Y9%
PM growth 5Y14.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CAF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CAF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
CAF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.86 indicates that CAF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAF has a Altman-Z score of 5.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAF outperforms 58.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CAF is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CAF, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CAF's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. CAF outperforms 97.11% of its industry peers.
CAF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, CAF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC8.84%
2.3 Liquidity
CAF has a Current Ratio of 5.68. This indicates that CAF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CAF (5.68) is better than 74.15% of its industry peers.
CAF has a Quick Ratio of 5.30. This indicates that CAF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CAF's Quick ratio of 5.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAF outperforms 73.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.39% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for CAF has decreased by -21.93% in the past year. This is quite bad
CAF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.39%
EPS 3Y27.5%
EPS 5Y40.6%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.93%
Revenue growth 3Y16.85%
Revenue growth 5Y22.73%
Sales Q2Q%-27.47%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.60, the valuation of CAF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAF indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAF is cheaper than 96.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CAF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAF indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAF is cheaper than 99.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CAF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:CAF (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.33
+0.01 (+1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners17.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.65M
Revenue(TTM)28.13M
Net Income(TTM)2.46M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.31 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY15.15%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY20.09%
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY19.96%
SpS0.59
BVpS0.28
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number0.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.43% | ||
| ROE | 18.41% | ||
| ROCE | 17.91% | ||
| ROIC | 13.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.94% | ||
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.74% | ||
| GM | 12.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.18% |
ROA(3y)13.28%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)19.25%
ROE(5y)17.56%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
ROICexc(3y)31.91%
ROICexc(5y)32.79%
ROICexgc(3y)31.91%
ROICexgc(5y)32.79%
ROCE(3y)23.65%
ROCE(5y)22.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.05%
OM growth 3Y2.43%
OM growth 5Y11.63%
PM growth 3Y9%
PM growth 5Y14.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 127.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.86 |
F-Score6
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)78.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)1%
Profit Quality(3y)138.34%
Profit Quality(5y)175.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.39%
EPS 3Y27.5%
EPS 5Y40.6%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.93%
Revenue growth 3Y16.85%
Revenue growth 5Y22.73%
Sales Q2Q%-27.47%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.48%
EBIT growth 3Y19.69%
EBIT growth 5Y37.01%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-30.18%
FCF growth 3Y23.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-34.77%
OCF growth 3Y22.36%
OCF growth 5Y96%
CANAF INVESTMENTS INC / CAF.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CAF.CA.
What is the valuation status for CAF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CANAF INVESTMENTS INC?
CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) is 6.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.