ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ECN • CA26829L1076
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This ECN.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ECN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ECN was profitable.
- In the past year ECN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN reported negative net income in multiple years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- ECN's Return On Assets of 1.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECN outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.03%, ECN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.04%, ECN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECN is below the industry average of 7.70%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.72%) for ECN is below the current ROIC(6.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.32% | ||
| ROE | 6.03% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% |
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)-15.97%
ROE(5y)78.92%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)2.85%
1.3 Margins
- ECN has a Profit Margin (4.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ECN has declined.
- ECN has a Operating Margin of 40.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ECN outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.71% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y58.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. ECN.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECN is still creating some value.
- ECN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ECN has more shares outstanding
- ECN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.25, we must say that ECN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ECN has a worse Altman-Z score (0.25) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- ECN has a debt to FCF ratio of 53.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECN would need 53.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ECN (53.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.84 is on the high side and indicates that ECN has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ECN (2.84) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.25 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that ECN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.09, ECN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- ECN has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ECN has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is in the better half of the industry: ECN outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. ECN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.00% over the past year.
- The earnings per share for ECN have been decreasing by -10.30% on average. This is quite bad
- ECN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.43%.
- ECN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3Y-6.47%
EPS 5Y-10.3%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y13.78%
Sales Q2Q%30.39%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ECN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.44% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
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 accelerating.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. ECN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.20, ECN is valued correctly.
- 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.75, ECN is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of ECN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECN indicates a rather cheap valuation: ECN is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ECN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ECN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ECN is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- ECN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ECN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- ECN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ECN.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, ECN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ECN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.48.
- ECN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ECN decreases each year by -15.65%.
- ECN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ECN has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 123.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ECN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP123%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ECN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:ECN (3/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
3.05
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners23.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap859.28M
Revenue(TTM)273.79M
Net Income(TTM)12.90M
Analysts72.5
Price Target4.13 (35.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.65%
DP123%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.95%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.75%
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)6.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.46%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.58%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.91 | ||
| P/B | 2.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY8.2%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)0.06
OCFY1.93%
SpS1.35
BVpS1.06
TBVpS-0.27
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.32% | ||
| ROE | 6.03% | ||
| ROCE | 12.33% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.71% | ||
| OM | 40.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.71% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 4.16% |
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)-15.97%
ROE(5y)78.92%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)2.85%
ROICexc(3y)3.78%
ROICexc(5y)2.91%
ROICexgc(3y)5.86%
ROICexgc(5y)4.62%
ROCE(3y)7.59%
ROCE(5y)5.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y43.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y91.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y101.07%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y58.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 2.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 9.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.25 |
F-Score6
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)46.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3Y-6.47%
EPS 5Y-10.3%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y13.78%
Sales Q2Q%30.39%
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.68%
EBIT growth 3Y16.61%
EBIT growth 5Y80.66%
EBIT Next Year103.13%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-93.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-93.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ECN CAPITAL CORP / ECN.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECN.CA.
What is the valuation status for ECN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ECN stock?
ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) is 12.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.89.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ECN stock?
The dividend rating of ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN.CA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 123%.