ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:DRX - CA00089N1033 - Common Stock
8.85 CAD
+0.15 (+1.72%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DRX. DRX was compared to 814 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. DRX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DRX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DRX was profitable.
DRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DRX has always been profitable.
DRX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DRX has a better Return On Assets (11.46%) than 93.37% of its industry peers.
DRX has a Return On Equity of 21.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRX outperforms 95.82% of its industry peers.
DRX has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRX outperforms 97.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRX is significantly above the industry average of 12.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.46% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROIC | 17.7% |
ROA(3y)11.8%
ROA(5y)8.76%
ROE(3y)22.9%
ROE(5y)16.89%
ROIC(3y)18.23%
ROIC(5y)13.62%
1.3 Margins
DRX's Profit Margin of 13.23% is amongst the best of the industry. DRX outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.21%, DRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
DRX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRX has a better Gross Margin (26.87%) than 89.93% of its industry peers.
DRX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.23% | ||
| GM | 26.87% |
OM growth 3Y76.93%
OM growth 5Y146%
PM growth 3Y69.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y53.12%
GM growth 5Y28.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DRX is creating value.
DRX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DRX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DRX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.86 indicates that DRX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DRX (2.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, DRX is not doing good in the industry: 69.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that DRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DRX has a Current ratio of 2.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRX outperforms 52.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that DRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DRX's Quick ratio of 2.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRX outperforms 52.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.70% over the past year.
DRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 84.52% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.60% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.7%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-10.68%
3.2 Future
DRX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-53.34%
EPS Next 2Y-6.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.81 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DRX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DRX is valued cheaper than 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say DRX is valued rather cheaply.
DRX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.48.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DRX is cheaper than 97.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say DRX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DRX is valued cheaper than 99.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DRX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DRX's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-6.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, DRX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.61, DRX pays a better dividend. On top of this DRX pays more dividend than 95.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DRX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DRX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.48%!
DRX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DRX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
DRX pays out 3.32% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.32%
EPS Next 2Y-6.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:DRX (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.85
+0.15 (+1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap145.85M
Revenue(TTM)339.63M
Net Income(TTM)35.17M
Analysts84
Price Target12.24 (38.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
DP3.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 60.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.84
EY20.79%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY18.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY1.66%
SpS16.13
BVpS10.07
TBVpS9.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.46% | ||
| ROE | 21.18% | ||
| ROCE | 23.07% | ||
| ROIC | 17.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.75% | ||
| OM | 19.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.23% | ||
| GM | 26.87% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)11.8%
ROA(5y)8.76%
ROE(3y)22.9%
ROE(5y)16.89%
ROIC(3y)18.23%
ROIC(5y)13.62%
ROICexc(3y)24.54%
ROICexc(5y)17.69%
ROICexgc(3y)25.17%
ROICexgc(5y)18.15%
ROCE(3y)23.75%
ROCE(5y)17.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y78.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y166.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y78.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y166.39%
OM growth 3Y76.93%
OM growth 5Y146%
PM growth 3Y69.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y53.12%
GM growth 5Y28.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 4.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
F-Score5
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)162.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.7%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.55%
EPS Next Y-53.34%
EPS Next 2Y-6.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-10.68%
Revenue Next Year-24.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.21%
EBIT growth 3Y88.52%
EBIT growth 5Y179.4%
EBIT Next Year6.33%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-107.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-95.57%
OCF growth 3Y174.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ADF GROUP INC / DRX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DRX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DRX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ADF GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) stock?
ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DRX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) is 4.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
How sustainable is the dividend of ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.32%.