CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CHR - CA17040T8885 - Common Stock
21.93 CAD
+0.16 (+0.73%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CHR. CHR was compared to 6 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. CHR has an average financial health and profitability rating. CHR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make CHR suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CHR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CHR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CHR has a Return On Assets (-2.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of -6.31%, CHR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CHR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.40% is amongst the best of the industry. CHR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CHR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.40%) for CHR is above the 3 year average (5.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.62% | ||
| ROE | -6.31% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% |
ROA(3y)-4.73%
ROA(5y)-2.72%
ROE(3y)-14.73%
ROE(5y)-8.13%
ROIC(3y)5.3%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 6.81%, CHR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHR has declined.
CHR's Gross Margin of 65.68% is amongst the best of the industry. CHR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 65.68% |
OM growth 3Y-18.7%
OM growth 5Y-14.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CHR 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 CHR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CHR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CHR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.91, we must say that CHR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHR has a Altman-Z score (0.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
CHR has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.63. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHR would need 10.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.63, CHR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating CHR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CHR (0.50) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that CHR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.22, CHR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CHR has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that CHR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHR's Quick ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CHR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 92.86%, which is quite impressive.
CHR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.03% yearly.
CHR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.40%.
CHR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.86%
EPS 3Y-16.46%
EPS 5Y-19.03%
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y0.56%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y61.87%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.52%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.02, the valuation of CHR can be described as very reasonable.
CHR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHR is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, CHR is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.20, the valuation of CHR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CHR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CHR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CHR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CHR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CHR's earnings are expected to grow with 14.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CHR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.14, CHR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CHR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CHR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.58%!
CHR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CHR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CHR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-5.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
TSX:CHR (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.93
+0.16 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap513.60M
Revenue(TTM)1.35B
Net Income(TTM)-34.96M
Analysts78
Price Target30.26 (37.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.58%
DP-5.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)3.86%
Max EPS beat(2)11.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.06%
Min EPS beat(4)3.86%
Max EPS beat(4)25.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.12%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.64%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.32%
PT rev (1m)3.94%
PT rev (3m)5.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY11.08%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY8.93%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY6.33%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY13.86%
SpS57.62
BVpS23.67
TBVpS23.29
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.62% | ||
| ROE | -6.31% | ||
| ROCE | 8.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.62% | ||
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 65.68% | ||
| FCFM | 2.41% |
ROA(3y)-4.73%
ROA(5y)-2.72%
ROE(3y)-14.73%
ROE(5y)-8.13%
ROIC(3y)5.3%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
ROICexc(3y)5.99%
ROICexc(5y)5.28%
ROICexgc(3y)6.05%
ROICexgc(5y)5.32%
ROCE(3y)7.14%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.15%
OM growth 3Y-18.7%
OM growth 5Y-14.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.24%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score6
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)31.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.86%
EPS 3Y-16.46%
EPS 5Y-19.03%
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
EPS Next Y61.87%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y0.56%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
Revenue Next Year-6.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.31%
EBIT Next Year87.77%
EBIT Next 3Y14.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-89.3%
FCF growth 3Y24.37%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-80.17%
OCF growth 3Y12.73%
OCF growth 5Y0.25%
CHORUS AVIATION INC / CHR.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CHR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CHR.CA.
What is the valuation status for CHR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CHORUS AVIATION INC?
CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) is 9.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.
What is the expected EPS growth for CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHORUS AVIATION INC (CHR.CA) is expected to grow by 61.87% in the next year.