CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CTC-A - CA1366812024 - Common Stock
171.8 CAD
+2.27 (+1.34%)
Overall CTC-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CTC-A against 3 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. CTC-A has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CTC-A has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. CTC-A also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes CTC-A very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CTC-A was profitable.
In the past year CTC-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
CTC-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CTC-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.33%, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.37%, CTC-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.83%, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CTC-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.91%. This is below the industry average of 10.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.37% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% |
ROA(3y)3.23%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)12.28%
ROE(5y)15.11%
ROIC(3y)6.91%
ROIC(5y)7.09%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.49%, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CTC-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CTC-A's Operating Margin of 8.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CTC-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTC-A has a Gross Margin of 34.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CTC-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.49% | ||
| GM | 34.22% |
OM growth 3Y-1.62%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-7.79%
PM growth 5Y0.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.38%
GM growth 5Y0.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CTC-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CTC-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CTC-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTC-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CTC-A has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that CTC-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTC-A has a Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTC-A underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTC-A is 17.07, which is on the high side as it means it would take CTC-A, 17.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CTC-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that CTC-A has dependencies on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.13, CTC-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
CTC-A has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that CTC-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.80, CTC-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that CTC-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CTC-A (1.36) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CTC-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% on average per year.
CTC-A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.13%.
CTC-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.92%
EPS 3Y-12.66%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-12.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y0.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%-2.08%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.59% on average over the next years.
CTC-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.63, the valuation of CTC-A can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTC-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CTC-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.51, CTC-A is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTC-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CTC-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTC-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTC-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTC-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CTC-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.19%, CTC-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CTC-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.86.
CTC-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CTC-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.98%!
CTC-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CTC-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.98%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
CTC-A pays out 49.67% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CTC-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.67%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
TSX:CTC-A (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
171.8
+2.27 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.21B
Revenue(TTM)16.27B
Net Income(TTM)730.40M
Analysts50.59
Price Target179.11 (4.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
Yearly Dividend6.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.98%
DP49.67%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.12%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.18%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)-2.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.23 |
EPS(TTM)12.6
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)13.74
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)8.57
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)19.19
OCFY11.17%
SpS303.63
BVpS110.14
TBVpS84.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number176.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.37% | ||
| ROCE | 9% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.56% | ||
| OM | 8.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.49% | ||
| GM | 34.22% | ||
| FCFM | 2.82% |
ROA(3y)3.23%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)12.28%
ROE(5y)15.11%
ROIC(3y)6.91%
ROIC(5y)7.09%
ROICexc(3y)7.13%
ROICexc(5y)7.69%
ROICexgc(3y)8.31%
ROICexgc(5y)9.13%
ROCE(3y)10.78%
ROCE(5y)10.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.52%
OM growth 3Y-1.62%
OM growth 5Y2.41%
PM growth 3Y-7.79%
PM growth 5Y0.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.38%
GM growth 5Y0.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 62.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)92.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.92%
EPS 3Y-12.66%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-12.73%
EPS Next Y-0.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y0.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%-2.08%
Revenue Next Year-1.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.48%
EBIT growth 5Y4.86%
EBIT Next Year46.76%
EBIT Next 3Y15.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.51%
FCF growth 3Y11.28%
FCF growth 5Y24.67%
OCF growth 1Y-32.32%
OCF growth 3Y4.39%
OCF growth 5Y13.67%
CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A / CTC-A.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CTC-A.CA.
What is the valuation status of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) stock?
CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is 13.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is expected to decline by -0.38% in the next year.