ECORA RESOURCES PLC (ECOR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ECOR - GB0006449366 - Common Stock
1.42 CAD
+0.01 (+0.71%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ECOR. ECOR was compared to 807 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ECOR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ECOR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECOR has reported negative net income.
In the past year ECOR had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECOR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years ECOR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ECOR (-5.14%) is better than 71.13% of its industry peers.
ECOR's Return On Equity of -7.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECOR outperforms 69.27% of its industry peers.
ECOR's Return On Invested Capital of 0.37% is amongst the best of the industry. ECOR outperforms 88.72% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECOR is below the industry average of 11.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for ECOR is well above the current ROIC(0.37%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.14% | ||
| ROE | -7.06% | ||
| ROIC | 0.37% |
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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.34%, ECOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECOR has declined.
The Gross Margin of ECOR (92.13%) is better than 99.88% of its industry peers.
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 | 11.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 92.13% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECOR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ECOR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ECOR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.65, we must say that ECOR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ECOR (1.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ECOR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, ECOR is not doing good in the industry: 70.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC10.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.49 indicates that ECOR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.49, ECOR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.23% of the companies in the same industry.
ECOR has a Quick Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that ECOR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ECOR has a Quick ratio of 2.49. This is in the better half of the industry: ECOR outperforms 61.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ECOR have decreased strongly by -258.98% in the last year.
ECOR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -62.13%.
Measured over the past years, ECOR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-258.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-181.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-62.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-67.98%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ECOR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.79% on average per year.
ECOR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.76%
EPS Next 2Y-5.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.94%
EPS Next 5Y7.79%
Revenue Next Year-11.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y7.5%
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 11.33, the valuation of ECOR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECOR is valued cheaper than 92.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ECOR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ECOR is valued cheaper than 89.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.52 |
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 -6.94% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECOR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 13.98, ECOR pays a better dividend. On top of this ECOR pays more dividend than 97.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ECOR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ECOR decreases each year by -15.84%.
ECOR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ECOR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-13.94%
EPS Next 2Y-5.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.94%
TSX:ECOR (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.42
+0.01 (+0.71%)
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 Cap353.62M
Analysts80
Price Target2.33 (64.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.84%
DP-13.94%
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)3.31%
PT rev (3m)-3.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.33 | ||
| P/S | 9.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.52 |
EPS(TTM)-0.17
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY8.83%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.11
OCFY8%
SpS0.14
BVpS2.39
TBVpS1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.14% | ||
| ROE | -7.06% | ||
| ROCE | 0.51% | ||
| ROIC | 0.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.66% | ||
| OM | 11.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 92.13% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 523.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 202.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 157.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score2
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC0.03
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)-258.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-181.21%
EPS Next Y-20.76%
EPS Next 2Y-5.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.94%
EPS Next 5Y7.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-62.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.26%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-67.98%
Revenue Next Year-11.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y7.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-94.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.12%
EBIT Next Year5.59%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.33%
EBIT Next 5Y10.75%
FCF growth 1Y-177.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y25.41%
OCF growth 1Y-70.76%
OCF growth 3Y-19.05%
OCF growth 5Y-13.21%