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 820 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ECOR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ECOR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECOR was profitable.
In the past year ECOR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ECOR 4 years were profitable.
ECOR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ECOR has a Return On Assets of 3.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ECOR outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
ECOR's Return On Equity of 4.23% is amongst the best of the industry. ECOR outperforms 89.32% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ECOR (3.67%) is better than 90.14% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ECOR is significantly below the industry average of 11.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.23% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% |
ROA(3y)7.09%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)9.82%
ROE(5y)6.74%
ROIC(3y)5.48%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
1.3 Margins
ECOR's Profit Margin of 28.87% is amongst the best of the industry. ECOR outperforms 97.57% of its industry peers.
ECOR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 72.98%, ECOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECOR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.57%, ECOR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.73% 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 | 72.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.87% | ||
| GM | 98.57% |
OM growth 3Y1.73%
OM growth 5Y-3.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.43%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 1.90 indicates that ECOR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, ECOR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ECOR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ECOR (0.22) is worse than 73.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC9.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that ECOR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ECOR's Current ratio of 3.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ECOR outperforms 61.49% of its industry peers.
ECOR has a Quick Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that ECOR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.04, ECOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ECOR have decreased strongly by -68.95% in the last year.
ECOR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.24% yearly.
The Revenue for ECOR has decreased by -24.95% in the past year. This is quite bad
ECOR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-13.24%
EPS Q2Q%249.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.95%
Revenue growth 3Y12.31%
Revenue growth 5Y0.13%
Sales Q2Q%15.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ECOR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.17% on average per year.
ECOR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-25.19%
EPS Next 2Y-14.3%
EPS Next 3Y-15.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.17%
Revenue Next Year-3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.65, the valuation of ECOR can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ECOR is valued cheaper than 95.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, ECOR is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.19, which indicates a very decent valuation of ECOR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECOR is valued cheaper than 92.70% of the companies in the same industry.
ECOR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECOR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
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 -15.22% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.3%
EPS Next 3Y-15.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECOR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.23%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.55, ECOR pays a better dividend. On top of this ECOR pays more dividend than 98.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ECOR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ECOR decreases each year by -2.06%.
ECOR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
110.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ECOR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.04%
EPS Next 2Y-14.3%
EPS Next 3Y-15.22%
TSX:ECOR (2/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.13
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap280.92M
Analysts82.22
Price Target2.42 (114.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.06%
DP110.04%
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)-8.78%
PT rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 | ||
| P/S | 2.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY15.04%
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY10.89%
FCF(TTM)-0.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.16
OCFY14.38%
SpS0.39
BVpS2.67
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.23% | ||
| ROCE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.77% | ||
| OM | 72.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.87% | ||
| GM | 98.57% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.09%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)9.82%
ROE(5y)6.74%
ROIC(3y)5.48%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
ROICexc(3y)5.59%
ROICexc(5y)5.39%
ROICexgc(3y)8.79%
ROICexgc(5y)8.45%
ROCE(3y)12.38%
ROCE(5y)11.83%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.15%
OM growth 3Y1.73%
OM growth 5Y-3.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.43%
GM growth 3Y2.94%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 724.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 69.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score7
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)909.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)767.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)126.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)93.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-13.24%
EPS Q2Q%249.07%
EPS Next Y-25.19%
EPS Next 2Y-14.3%
EPS Next 3Y-15.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.95%
Revenue growth 3Y12.31%
Revenue growth 5Y0.13%
Sales Q2Q%15.72%
Revenue Next Year-3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y5.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.99%
EBIT growth 3Y14.25%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.14%
EBIT Next Year26.1%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.43%
EBIT Next 5Y10.74%
FCF growth 1Y-116.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-76.05%
OCF growth 3Y15.98%
OCF growth 5Y-7.38%