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Chase Corp (CCF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:CCF - NYSE Arca - US16150R1041 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

127.49  +0.05 (+0.04%)

After market: 127.51 +0.02 (+0.02%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CCF. CCF was compared to 85 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CCF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CCF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CCF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CCF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CCF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CCF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CCF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CCF (6.04%) is better than 66.28% of its industry peers.
CCF has a Return On Equity (9.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.67%, CCF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCF is above the industry average of 6.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE 9.38%
ROIC 8.67%
ROA(3y)9.35%
ROA(5y)10.42%
ROE(3y)12.02%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)10.76%
ROIC(5y)12.1%
CCF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CCF's Profit Margin of 9.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCF outperforms 77.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCF has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.76%, CCF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CCF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CCF's Gross Margin of 36.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCF outperforms 75.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.76%
PM (TTM) 9.52%
GM 36.94%
OM growth 3Y4.5%
OM growth 5Y-3.33%
PM growth 3Y5.71%
PM growth 5Y-3.7%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.19%
CCF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CCF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CCF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCF is higher compared to a year ago.
CCF Yearly Shares OutstandingCCF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2M 4M 6M 8M
CCF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.49 indicates that CCF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCF's Altman-Z score of 5.49 is amongst the best of the industry. CCF outperforms 94.19% of its industry peers.
CCF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CCF would need 2.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCF (2.61) is better than 87.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that CCF is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCF (0.33) is better than 68.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.61
Altman-Z 5.49
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.77%
CCF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.16 indicates that CCF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.16, CCF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.12 indicates that CCF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCF's Quick ratio of 3.12 is amongst the best of the industry. CCF outperforms 87.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.16
Quick Ratio 3.12
CCF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CCF have decreased strongly by -16.71% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.15% on average over the past years.
CCF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.13%.
Measured over the past years, CCF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.71%
EPS 3Y10.77%
EPS 5Y1.15%
EPS Q2Q%-22.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.13%
Revenue growth 3Y5%
Revenue growth 5Y5.22%
Sales Q2Q%20.34%

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.
CCF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCF is valued a bit more expensive than 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
CCF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.28
Fwd PE N/A
CCF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.33
EV/EBITDA 13.73
CCF Per share dataCCF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CCF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.99
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, CCF is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.69, CCF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, CCF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CCF grows each year by 7.37%, which is quite nice.
CCF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CCF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
CCF Yearly Dividends per shareCCF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

25.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.47%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CCF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCCF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CCF Dividend Payout.CCF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CCF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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Chase Corp

NYSEARCA:CCF (11/14/2023, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 127.51 +0.02 (+0.02%)

127.49

+0.05 (+0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-15 2023-11-15/amc
Earnings (Next)01-03 2024-01-03/amc
Inst Owners0.15%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts80
Price Target144.84 (13.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.37%
DP25.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 32.28
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.09
P/FCF 24.33
P/OCF 21.5
P/B 3.05
P/tB 21.7
EV/EBITDA 13.73
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)5.24
FCFY4.11%
OCF(TTM)5.93
OCFY4.65%
SpS41.21
BVpS41.81
TBVpS5.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE 9.38%
ROCE 11.34%
ROIC 8.67%
ROICexc 9.36%
ROICexgc 25.82%
OM 16.76%
PM (TTM) 9.52%
GM 36.94%
FCFM 12.71%
ROA(3y)9.35%
ROA(5y)10.42%
ROE(3y)12.02%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)10.76%
ROIC(5y)12.1%
ROICexc(3y)17.82%
ROICexc(5y)17.28%
ROICexgc(3y)38.9%
ROICexgc(5y)39.08%
ROCE(3y)14.07%
ROCE(5y)15.83%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.05%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.55%
OM growth 3Y4.5%
OM growth 5Y-3.33%
PM growth 3Y5.71%
PM growth 5Y-3.7%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y-2.19%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 22.65%
Cap/Sales 1.67%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 59.58%
Profit Quality 133.58%
Current Ratio 5.16
Quick Ratio 3.12
Altman-Z 5.49
F-Score4
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)16.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.94%
Profit Quality(3y)120.63%
Profit Quality(5y)121.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.71%
EPS 3Y10.77%
EPS 5Y1.15%
EPS Q2Q%-22.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.13%
Revenue growth 3Y5%
Revenue growth 5Y5.22%
Sales Q2Q%20.34%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.62%
EBIT growth 3Y9.72%
EBIT growth 5Y1.71%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.72%
FCF growth 3Y-13.06%
FCF growth 5Y-8.7%
OCF growth 1Y0.57%
OCF growth 3Y-11.05%
OCF growth 5Y-7.66%