ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
37.23 CAD
+0.51 (+1.39%)
Overall EFN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EFN against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While EFN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EFN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EFN was profitable.
EFN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.07%, EFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (2.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EFN is below the industry average of 6.91%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.06%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of EFN (21.15%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
EFN has a better Gross Margin (73.69%) 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
EFN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EFN has been increased compared to 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.44, EFN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39 is on the high side and indicates that EFN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.39, EFN is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.48 indicates that EFN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current 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.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EFN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EFN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say EFN is valued inline with the index average.
EFN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.25.
EFN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
EFN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 |
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 | 18.23 |
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)1.67
PEG (5Y)4.72
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, EFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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 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
EFN pays out 34.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EFN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.12%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
TSX:EFN (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.23
+0.51 (+1.39%)
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 Cap14.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.63 (19.88%)
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 | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.74 | ||
| P/tB | 8.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)-1.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.09
OCFYN/A
SpS7.57
BVpS9.94
TBVpS4.14
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)4.72
Graham Number19.27
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
WACC7.43%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EFN.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR?
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.