ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
36.54 CAD
-0.26 (-0.71%)
EFN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EFN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EFN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EFN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EFN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EFN has been profitable.
In multiple years EFN reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EFN has a Return On Assets of 3.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: EFN outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.27%, EFN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EFN outperforms 54.17% of 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 6.19%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.73%) for EFN is above the 3 year average (2.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (20.06%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
EFN has a Operating Margin of 21.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EFN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EFN has a better Gross Margin (73.69%) 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.
EFN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EFN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EFN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that EFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EFN has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39 is on the high side and indicates that EFN has dependencies on debt financing.
EFN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.39) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.51%
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.
EFN has a better Current ratio (5.48) 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.48, EFN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EFN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.05%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, EFN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.75% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.77% in the last 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
EFN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.45% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.56, the valuation of EFN can be described as rather expensive.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. EFN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.60, EFN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EFN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say EFN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.6 |
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 | 18.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EFN's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)4.75
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, EFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EFN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of EFN grows each year by 7.62%, which is quite nice.
EFN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
The dividend of EFN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
TSX:EFN (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.54
-0.26 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.62B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
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)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.6 | ||
| P/S | 4.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | 9.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)-1.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.06
OCFYN/A
SpS7.37
BVpS9.68
TBVpS4.03
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)4.75
Graham Number18.79
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score4
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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 Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
Revenue Next Year8.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
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.
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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 13.71% in the next year.