ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
36.38 CAD
-0.1 (-0.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EFN. EFN was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EFN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EFN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EFN had positive earnings in the past year.
EFN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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
EFN's Return On Assets of 3.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EFN outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
EFN has a Return On Equity of 15.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
EFN has a Return On Invested Capital (2.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EFN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.62%. This is below the industry average of 6.20%.
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
EFN's Profit Margin of 20.06% is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
EFN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EFN has a Operating Margin of 21.15%. This is amongst the best in 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.
EFN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
Compared to 1 year ago, EFN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39 is on the high side and indicates that EFN has dependencies on debt 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
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.48 indicates that EFN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EFN (5.48) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 better Quick ratio (5.48) than 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.
EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.77%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.38% on average over the past years.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EFN.
EFN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EFN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.04, the valuation of EFN can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EFN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, EFN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EFN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of EFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 1.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, EFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EFN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of EFN grows each year by 7.62%, which is quite nice.
EFN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EFN has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.38
-0.1 (-0.27%)
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 Cap14.56B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.63 (22.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
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)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 | ||
| P/S | 4.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | 8.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.09 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)-1.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.08
OCFYN/A
SpS7.5
BVpS9.86
TBVpS4.1
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)4.64
Graham Number19.13
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
WACC7.49%
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 4 / 10 to ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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.