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CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CIX - CA1254911003 - Common Stock

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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 81 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CIX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years CIX 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CIX had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • CIX's Return On Assets of -2.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIX is outperformed by 76.83% of its industry peers.
  • CIX has a worse Return On Equity (-62.17%) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CIX (9.20%) is better than 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 10.38%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.66%) for CIX is below the current ROIC(9.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • CIX's Operating Margin of 20.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIX outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
  • CIX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CIX (82.50%) is better than 82.93% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIX has declined.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, CIX has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CIX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CIX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • CIX has an Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that CIX is not financially healthy and even 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.62, CIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CIX (7.95) is worse than 87.80% of its industry peers.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CIX has a Current 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 has a worse Current ratio (0.33) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that CIX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CIX (0.33) is worse than 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.79%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CIX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.48% on average per year.
  • CIX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.99%.
  • CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.96% yearly.
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

  • CIX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.59% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CIX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
CIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of CIX can be described as reasonable.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CIX.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say CIX is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.97, which 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 (24.26), 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 20 40 60 80 100

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 81.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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

  • The 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

  • CIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.62, CIX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • CIX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CIX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • CIX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CI Financial Corp?

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.


How financially healthy is CI Financial Corp?

The financial health rating of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -38.71%.