ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:DRX - CA00089N1033 - Common Stock
7.31 CAD
-0.36 (-4.69%)
DRX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 809 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. DRX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DRX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DRX was profitable.
In the past year DRX had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 Return On Assets of 11.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRX outperforms 93.42% of its industry peers.
DRX has a better Return On Equity (21.18%) than 95.78% of its industry peers.
DRX has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.70%) than 97.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRX is significantly above the industry average of 11.97%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.23%, DRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.80% of the companies in the same industry.
DRX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRX has a better Operating Margin (19.21%) than 92.17% of its industry peers.
DRX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRX has a better Gross Margin (26.87%) than 90.19% 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
DRX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
DRX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DRX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DRX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that DRX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DRX's Altman-Z score of 2.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRX outperforms 51.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, DRX is doing worse than 69.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that DRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DRX (2.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that DRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DRX (2.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DRX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.56%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 84.52% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.64%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.56%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.64%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-29.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -12.02% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DRX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-50.05%
EPS Next 2Y-12.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-27.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.97 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DRX.
DRX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DRX is cheaper than 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say DRX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.13, the valuation of DRX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92, DRX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
99.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.07 |
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 -12.02% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DRX has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of DRX has falen by -26.53%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.58, DRX pays a better dividend. On top of this DRX pays more dividend than 95.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.52, DRX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of DRX grows each year by 8.48%, which is quite nice.
DRX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DRX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
3.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DRX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.32%
EPS Next 2Y-12.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:DRX (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.31
-0.36 (-4.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap120.47M
Revenue(TTM)265.88M
Net Income(TTM)35.17M
Analysts84
Price Target12.24 (67.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
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)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 49.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.84
EY25.17%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY19.48%
FCF(TTM)-0.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY2.01%
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 | 2.78 |
F-Score5
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC2.15
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)-27.56%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-94.12%
EPS Next Y-50.05%
EPS Next 2Y-12.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.64%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-29.21%
Revenue Next Year-27.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.21%
EBIT growth 3Y88.52%
EBIT growth 5Y179.4%
EBIT Next Year13.42%
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 3.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.
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%.