ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
36.76 CAD
-0.47 (-1.26%)
Taking everything into account, EFN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EFN was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While EFN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, EFN is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EFN was profitable.
In the past year EFN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EFN has always been profitable.
In multiple years EFN reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.07%, EFN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.27%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.73%, EFN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFN is below the industry average of 6.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.62%) for EFN is below the current ROIC(2.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.27% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% |
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)2.62%
ROIC(5y)2.47%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EFN (20.06%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
EFN's Operating Margin of 21.15% is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of EFN (73.69%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EFN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.06% | ||
| GM | 73.69% |
OM growth 3Y-5.52%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.09%
PM growth 5Y46.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EFN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EFN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EFN has less shares outstanding
EFN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that EFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EFN (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EFN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EFN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: EFN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
EFN has a Current Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.48, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN has a Quick Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EFN has a Quick ratio of 5.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.05% over the past year.
EFN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.75% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.77% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EFN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.47% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EFN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.8%
Revenue Next 3Y11.6%
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 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
EFN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.01.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EFN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say EFN is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EFN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EFN.
EFN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EFN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
EFN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)4.64
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
EFN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, EFN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EFN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.62%!
EFN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As EFN did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
34.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EFN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
EFN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.12%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
TSX:EFN (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.76
-0.47 (-1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.63 (21.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
DP34.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.36%
Max EPS beat(2)0.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.25%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.17%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)29.1%
PT rev (1m)1.16%
PT rev (3m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 | ||
| P/S | 4.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | 8.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.67
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)-1.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.09
OCFYN/A
SpS7.58
BVpS9.95
TBVpS4.14
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)4.64
Graham Number19.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.27% | ||
| ROCE | 3.59% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.22% | ||
| OM | 21.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.06% | ||
| GM | 73.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)2.62%
ROIC(5y)2.47%
ROICexc(3y)2.64%
ROICexc(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc(3y)3.16%
ROICexgc(5y)2.97%
ROCE(3y)3.44%
ROCE(5y)3.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.79%
OM growth 3Y-5.52%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.09%
PM growth 5Y46.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 9.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
F-Score4
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)12.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
EPS Next Y13.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.8%
Revenue Next 3Y11.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.21%
EBIT growth 3Y16.26%
EBIT growth 5Y23.05%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y79.85%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR / EFN.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EFN.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is expected to grow by 13.41% in the next year.