ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ECN-PR-C - CA26829L6026
25.65 CAD
-0.15 (-0.58%)
Taking everything into account, ECN-PR-C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ECN-PR-C was compared to 26 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While ECN-PR-C seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECN-PR-C has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECN-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year ECN-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ECN-PR-C reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN-PR-C reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
ECN-PR-C has a worse Return On Assets (0.46%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.13%, ECN-PR-C is doing worse than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECN-PR-C is below the industry average of 5.80%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) for ECN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (2.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.13% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% |
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
1.3 Margins
ECN-PR-C's Profit Margin of 1.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 34.57%, ECN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ECN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y87.71%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ECN-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECN-PR-C has more shares outstanding
ECN-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ECN-PR-C has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that ECN-PR-C is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.76, ECN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.94. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECN-PR-C would need 8.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ECN-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. ECN-PR-C outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.80 is on the high side and indicates that ECN-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.80, ECN-PR-C is doing worse than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
ECN-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ECN-PR-C has a better Current ratio (1.12) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ECN-PR-C's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ECN-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 650.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for ECN-PR-C have been decreasing by -20.31% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 23.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)650%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.61%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%12.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ECN-PR-C will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.71% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ECN-PR-C will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y98.26%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.38%
Revenue Next 2Y15.2%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ECN-PR-C is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 122.14.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.55.
ECN-PR-C is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 71.00.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. ECN-PR-C is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 122.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ECN-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 79.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ECN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 54.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, ECN-PR-C has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.31, ECN-PR-C pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.86. 80.77% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ECN-PR-C!
ECN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ECN-PR-C decreases each year by -5.51%.
ECN-PR-C has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ECN-PR-C has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
348.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ECN-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP348.97%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP
TSX:ECN-PR-C (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.65
-0.15 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.22B
Revenue(TTM)246.78M
Net Income(TTM)4.47M
Analysts73.33
Price Target30.09 (17.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
DP348.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.95%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-64%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.91%
PT rev (1m)2.82%
PT rev (3m)3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 122.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 71 | ||
| P/S | 21.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 79.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 78.93 | ||
| P/B | 24.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY0.82%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY1.41%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY1.25%
OCF(TTM)0.32
OCFY1.27%
SpS1.21
BVpS1.03
TBVpS-0.26
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.25% | ||
| OM | 34.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 26.66% |
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
ROICexc(3y)2.52%
ROICexc(5y)1.66%
ROICexgc(3y)3.6%
ROICexgc(5y)2.66%
ROCE(3y)5.23%
ROCE(5y)3.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y100.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.74%
OM growth 3Y87.71%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 3.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1470.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
F-Score7
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)114.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)650%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y98.26%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.61%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%12.47%
Revenue Next Year14.38%
Revenue Next 2Y15.2%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.62%
EBIT growth 3Y128.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.75%
EBIT Next Year112.84%
EBIT Next 3Y44.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.79%
FCF growth 3Y11.95%
FCF growth 5Y-6.78%
OCF growth 1Y151.11%
OCF growth 3Y10.19%
OCF growth 5Y-7.11%
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP / ECN-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ECN-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECN-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status for ECN-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ECN-PR-C stock?
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 98.26% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ECN-PR-C stock?
The dividend rating of ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 348.97%.