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CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CTC-A - CA1366812024 - Common Stock

172.93 CAD
-2.99 (-1.7%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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. Both the profitability and the financial health of CTC-A get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CTC-A is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally CTC-A also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make CTC-A suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CTC-A had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CTC-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CTC-A has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CTC-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CTC-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTC-A.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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • CTC-A has a Return On Assets of 3.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CTC-A's Return On Equity of 12.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTC-A is below the industry average of 11.07%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CTC-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTC-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • CTC-A has a Profit Margin of 4.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTC-A has remained more or less at the same level.
  • CTC-A has a Operating Margin of 8.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTC-A has grown nicely.
  • CTC-A has a better Gross Margin (34.22%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CTC-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CTC-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTC-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTC-A is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTC-A remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CTC-A has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CTC-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CTC-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTC-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CTC-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTC-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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.
  • The Altman-Z score of CTC-A (1.92) is worse than 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 17.07. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CTC-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CTC-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTC-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.13
Debt/FCF 17.07
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.36%
CTC-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTC-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that CTC-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CTC-A's Current ratio of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that CTC-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CTC-A has a better Quick ratio (1.36) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.36
CTC-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTC-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.68% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, CTC-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.13% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.68%
EPS 3Y-12.66%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%5.29%
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 6.72% 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 0.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.23%
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
  • 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.
CTC-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTC-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
CTC-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTC-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.89, which indicates a correct valuation of CTC-A.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTC-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTC-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CTC-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • CTC-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTC-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTC-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CTC-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 12.23
CTC-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTC-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTC-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTC-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.04
EV/EBITDA 7.25
CTC-A.CA Per share dataCTC-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CTC-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, CTC-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CTC-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.81.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CTC-A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CTC-A grows each year by 20.98%, which is quite nice.
  • CTC-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CTC-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.98%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
CTC-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCTC-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
CTC-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTC-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CTC-A.CA Dividend Payout.CTC-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTC-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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 for CTC-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CTC-A stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is 12.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.


Can you provide the financial health for CTC-A stock?

The financial health rating of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is 5 / 10.