CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CIX - CA1254911003 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CIX. CIX was compared to 78 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CIX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CIX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
CIX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CIX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CIX has a Return On Assets of -2.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIX underperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
CIX's Return On Equity of -62.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIX is outperformed by 86.59% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
CIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.66%. This 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.50%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CIX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIX has less shares outstanding
CIX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
CIX has a worse Altman-Z score (0.17) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CIX is 9.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take CIX, 9.62 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
CIX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (7.95) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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's Current 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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that CIX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CIX has a worse Quick ratio (0.33) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.79% over the past year.
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.
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
CIX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.59% yearly.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of CIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, CIX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. CIX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, CIX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CIX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CIX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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.
The dividend of CIX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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%
TSX:CIX (8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
31.99
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
DP-38.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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.