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ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:ECN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA26829L6026 - Currency: CAD

21.87  +0.6 (+2.82%)

Fundamental Rating

4

ECN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ECN-PR-C scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ECN-PR-C has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ECN-PR-C had negative earnings in the past year.
ECN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ECN-PR-C (-0.01%) is worse than 78.13% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.04%, ECN-PR-C is doing worse than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.44%, ECN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECN-PR-C is below the industry average of 5.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.44%) for ECN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (2.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.01%
ROE -0.04%
ROIC 4.44%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICECN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of ECN-PR-C (36.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECN-PR-C has grown nicely.
ECN-PR-C does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.14%
PM (TTM) N/A
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
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECN-PR-C is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ECN-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ECN-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECN-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.17 indicates that ECN-PR-C is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.17, ECN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECN-PR-C is 3.29, which is a good value as it means it would take ECN-PR-C, 3.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ECN-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.29. This is in the better half of the industry: ECN-PR-C outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ECN-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.85
Debt/FCF 3.29
Altman-Z 3.17
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC13.21%
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFECN-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.82 indicates that ECN-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ECN-PR-C's Current ratio of 1.82 is amongst the best of the industry. ECN-PR-C outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that ECN-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.82, ECN-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.82
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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 99.00%, which is quite impressive.
ECN-PR-C shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.97%.
Measured over the past years, ECN-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.97%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%37.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ECN-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y58.33%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.87%
Revenue Next 2Y16.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesECN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ECN-PR-C. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 79.49 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ECN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECN-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 79.49
ECN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsECN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K

4.2 Price Multiples

78.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECN-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ECN-PR-C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.86
EV/EBITDA 48.65
ECN-PR-C.CA Per share dataECN-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ECN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 47.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ECN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.33, ECN-PR-C pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 8.05. 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ECN-PR-C!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ECN-PR-C's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%

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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

ECN-PR-C has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-18019.32%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendECN-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

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ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP

TSX:ECN-PR-C (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

21.87

+0.6 (+2.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07
Inst Owners46.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.15B
Analysts75.56
Price Target27.7 (26.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
DP-18019.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-20 2025-03-20 (0.4960625)
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.06%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.02%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-18.56%
PT rev (1m)14.2%
PT rev (3m)8.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 79.49
P/S 18.71
P/FCF 23.86
P/OCF 23.71
P/B 20.67
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 48.65
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.26%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)0.92
OCFY4.22%
SpS1.17
BVpS1.06
TBVpS-0.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.01%
ROE -0.04%
ROCE 9.34%
ROIC 4.44%
ROICexc 4.51%
ROICexgc 6.94%
OM 36.14%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 78.4%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.97%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.85
Debt/FCF 3.29
Debt/EBITDA 5.91
Cap/Depr 6.62%
Cap/Sales 0.5%
Interest Coverage 1.43
Cash Conversion 180.9%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.82
Altman-Z 3.17
F-Score6
WACC13.21%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.99%
EPS Next Y58.33%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.97%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%37.27%
Revenue Next Year16.87%
Revenue Next 2Y16.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1305.68%
EBIT growth 3Y128.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.75%
EBIT Next Year109.15%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y495.53%
FCF growth 3Y11.95%
FCF growth 5Y-6.78%
OCF growth 1Y794.74%
OCF growth 3Y10.19%
OCF growth 5Y-7.11%