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CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CF - CA1348011091 - Common Stock

11.47 CAD
+0.13 (+1.15%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CF. CF was compared to 80 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CF have multiple concerns. CF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CF was profitable.
CF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CF reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CF.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCF.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 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

CF has a worse Return On Assets (-3.55%) than 76.25% of its industry peers.
CF has a Return On Equity of -37.78%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CF underperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.25%, CF is doing worse than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.66%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.55%
ROE -37.78%
ROIC 2.25%
ROA(3y)-0.81%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)-5.02%
ROE(5y)5.02%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
CF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.15%, CF is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.43%, CF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.15%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 94.43%
OM growth 3Y-17.7%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
CF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, CF has more shares outstanding
CF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
CF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that CF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.49, CF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.51. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CF would need 6.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CF's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CF outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
CF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CF (2.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.34
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z 0.49
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCF.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 -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.15, CF is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CF (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
CF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.21% on average over the past years.
CF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.59%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.47%
EPS 3Y-37.34%
EPS 5Y-5.21%
EPS Q2Q%35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%24.04%

3.2 Future

CF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 37.62% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y52.29%
EPS Next 2Y37.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y8.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CF.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCF.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CF is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CF is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.77 indicates a reasonable valuation of CF.
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. CF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.62
Fwd PE 9.77
CF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

CF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CF is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.65
EV/EBITDA -4.13
CF.CA Per share dataCF.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CF's earnings are expected to grow with 37.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.62.
CF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.07%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CF grows each year by 11.34%, which is quite nice.
CF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
CF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

CF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-27.47%
EPS Next 2Y37.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC

TSX:CF (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

11.47

+0.13 (+1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners12.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.90B
Net Income(TTM)-261.02M
Analysts85
Price Target14.15 (23.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.07%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP-27.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.93%
Max EPS beat(2)24.83%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.93%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.61%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-27.33%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.19%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)24204.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)16135.6%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)12100.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.62
Fwd PE 9.77
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 4.65
P/OCF 4.43
P/B 1.7
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA -4.13
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY10.24%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY21.53%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY22.56%
SpS18.5
BVpS6.74
TBVpS-2.09
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.55%
ROE -37.78%
ROCE 6.38%
ROIC 2.25%
ROICexc 7.36%
ROICexgc 778.12%
OM 7.15%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 94.43%
FCFM 13.35%
ROA(3y)-0.81%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)-5.02%
ROE(5y)5.02%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
ROICexc(3y)16.73%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.63%
ROCE(5y)16.38%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.7%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.34
Debt/FCF 6.51
Debt/EBITDA 7.65
Cap/Depr 16.03%
Cap/Sales 0.64%
Interest Coverage 1.02
Cash Conversion 125.46%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 0.49
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)61.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.47%
EPS 3Y-37.34%
EPS 5Y-5.21%
EPS Q2Q%35%
EPS Next Y52.29%
EPS Next 2Y37.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.73%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue Next Year13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y8.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.6%
EBIT growth 5Y8.62%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.04%
FCF growth 3Y16.83%
FCF growth 5Y1.82%
OCF growth 1Y185.12%
OCF growth 3Y21.79%
OCF growth 5Y5.22%

CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC / CF.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CF.CA.


What is the valuation status of CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) stock?

CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) is 16.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CF stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC (CF.CA) is expected to grow by 52.29% in the next year.