ECORA RESOURCES PLC (ECOR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:ECOR - Toronto Stock Exchange - GB0006449366 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ECOR. ECOR was compared to 808 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ECOR has an average financial health and profitability rating. ECOR 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 ECOR has reported negative net income.
ECOR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ECOR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ECOR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ECOR has a better Return On Assets (-1.77%) than 80.32% of its industry peers.
ECOR has a Return On Equity of -2.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ECOR outperforms 80.57% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.21%, ECOR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECOR is below the industry average of 12.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.77% | ||
| ROE | -2.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.21% |
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)2.68%
ROE(3y)5.57%
ROE(5y)3.81%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)7.45%
1.3 Margins
ECOR has a better Operating Margin (66.23%) than 99.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECOR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 97.96%, ECOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECOR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 66.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.96% |
OM growth 3Y0.53%
OM growth 5Y-3.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ECOR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ECOR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ECOR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECOR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that ECOR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ECOR has a Altman-Z score (2.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
ECOR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.93. This is a neutral value as ECOR would need 4.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.93, ECOR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that ECOR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ECOR (0.21) is worse than 67.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC10.59%
2.3 Liquidity
ECOR has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that ECOR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ECOR (2.96) is better than 63.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.96 indicates that ECOR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ECOR has a Quick ratio of 2.96. This is in the better half of the industry: ECOR outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ECOR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -2057.14%.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.71% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2057.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-367.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-47.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-4.39%
EPS Next 3Y-6.21%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.57%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ECOR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.68, the valuation of ECOR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECOR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, ECOR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ECOR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ECOR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ECOR is cheaper than 95.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ECOR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ECOR's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.21% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.39%
EPS Next 3Y-6.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.18%, ECOR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ECOR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. ECOR pays more dividend than 98.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ECOR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ECOR decreases each year by -15.84%.
ECOR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ECOR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ECOR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-110.27%
EPS Next 2Y-4.39%
EPS Next 3Y-6.21%
TSX:ECOR (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.22
-0.01 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap303.82M
Analysts80
Price Target2.49 (104.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.84%
DP-110.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)3.21%
PT rev (3m)0.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.68 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY10.33%
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY8.46%
OCF(TTM)0.16
OCFY13.24%
SpS0.33
BVpS2.37
TBVpS1.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.77% | ||
| ROE | -2.26% | ||
| ROCE | 7.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.73% | ||
| OM | 66.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.96% | ||
| FCFM | 31.75% |
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)2.68%
ROE(3y)5.57%
ROE(5y)3.81%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)7.45%
ROICexc(3y)8.1%
ROICexc(5y)7.65%
ROICexgc(3y)14.26%
ROICexgc(5y)12.28%
ROCE(3y)11.15%
ROCE(5y)10.35%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.62%
OM growth 3Y0.53%
OM growth 5Y-3.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
F-Score6
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)492.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)581.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)51.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)81.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2057.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-367.29%
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-4.39%
EPS Next 3Y-6.21%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-47.04%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.57%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.12%
EBIT Next Year5.59%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.33%
EBIT Next 5Y11.3%
FCF growth 1Y180.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y25.41%
OCF growth 1Y-11.76%
OCF growth 3Y-19.05%
OCF growth 5Y-13.21%