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CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:CIX - CA1254911003 - Common Stock

31.99 CAD
0 (0%)
Last: 8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CIX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 78 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. CIX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CIX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CIX was profitable.
In the past year CIX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CIX 4 years were profitable.
CIX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CIX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIX.CA 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 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CIX has a worse Return On Assets (-2.72%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -62.17%, CIX is not doing good in the industry: 86.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CIX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.20% is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIX is below the industry average of 10.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) for CIX is above the 3 year average (7.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.72%
ROE -62.17%
ROIC 9.2%
ROA(3y)-0.23%
ROA(5y)2.31%
ROE(3y)-27.12%
ROE(5y)-5.1%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)8.88%
CIX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

CIX has a Operating Margin (20.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has declined.
The Gross Margin of CIX (82.50%) is better than 82.93% of its industry peers.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 82.5%
OM growth 3Y-26.25%
OM growth 5Y-17.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-1.76%
CIX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CIX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CIX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CIX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.17, we must say that CIX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.17, CIX is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CIX has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CIX would need 9.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CIX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.62. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95 is on the high side and indicates that CIX has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 7.95, CIX is doing worse than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 9.62
Altman-Z 0.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CIX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.33 indicates that CIX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.33, CIX is doing worse than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX has a Quick Ratio of 0.33. This is a bad value and indicates that CIX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIX's Quick ratio of 0.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIX is outperformed by 84.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
CIX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.79% over the past year.
CIX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.48% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CIX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.79%
EPS 3Y6.7%
EPS 5Y9.48%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%-8.84%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.59% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.59%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CIX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
CIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of CIX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CIX.
CIX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.97 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.39), we can say CIX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 6.97
CIX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

62.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CIX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.97
EV/EBITDA 9.92
CIX.CA Per share dataCIX.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CIX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, CIX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.09, CIX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CIX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIX has a limited annual growth rate of 1.95%.
CIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CIX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CIX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCIX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CIX are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CIX will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of CIX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-38.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
CIX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

CI Financial Corp

TSX:CIX (8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Inst Owners14.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.61B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)-299.76M
Analysts46
Price Target32.13 (0.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
DP-38.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2025-03-31 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(2)0.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.11%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.04%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.04%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.43%
PT rev (1m)3.28%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 6.97
P/S 1.48
P/FCF 9.97
P/OCF 9.02
P/B 9.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.92
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY12.13%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY14.34%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY10.03%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.08%
SpS21.61
BVpS3.34
TBVpS-52.88
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.72%
ROE -62.17%
ROCE 12.77%
ROIC 9.2%
ROICexc 9.58%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 82.5%
FCFM 14.85%
ROA(3y)-0.23%
ROA(5y)2.31%
ROE(3y)-27.12%
ROE(5y)-5.1%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)8.88%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)9.56%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.64%
ROCE(5y)12.33%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.16%
OM growth 3Y-26.25%
OM growth 5Y-17.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-1.76%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 9.62
Debt/EBITDA 4.31
Cap/Depr 18.94%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 2.72
Cash Conversion 57.58%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 0.17
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)29.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.79%
EPS 3Y6.7%
EPS 5Y9.48%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
EPS Next Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%-8.84%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y49.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.94%
EBIT Next Year64.14%
EBIT Next 3Y7.37%
EBIT Next 5Y18.31%
FCF growth 1Y13.97%
FCF growth 3Y-10.64%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y14.85%
OCF growth 3Y-5.55%
OCF growth 5Y0.11%

CI Financial Corp / CIX.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?

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


What is the valuation status for CIX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CI Financial Corp?

CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is 8.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.57.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CIX stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is expected to grow by 11.35% in the next year.