ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
37.87 CAD
+0.04 (+0.11%)
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. 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.
EFN had a positive 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 2.91%, EFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN's Return On Equity of 14.55% is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
EFN's Return On Invested Capital of 2.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFN is below the industry average of 7.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROIC | 2.6% |
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 Profit Margin of 19.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
EFN has a better Operating Margin (20.35%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.83%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 20.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.11% | ||
| GM | 72.83% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EFN 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.
The debt/assets ratio for EFN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EFN has an Altman-Z score of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that EFN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EFN's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFN outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
EFN has a debt to FCF ratio of 713.34. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EFN would need 713.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EFN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 713.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: EFN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.43 is on the high side and indicates that EFN has dependencies on debt financing.
EFN's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EFN is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 713.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
EFN has a Current Ratio of 5.86. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.86, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN has a Quick Ratio of 5.86. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EFN (5.86) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EFN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.18%.
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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.39%.
EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.18%
EPS 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.62%
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 13.77% 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 11.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.5%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.07%
Revenue Next 2Y10.59%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
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 23.67, which indicates a rather expensive current 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.
EFN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EFN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EFN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EFN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.53), we can say EFN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
EFN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EFN is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 809.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.28 |
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.
EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)4.99
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, EFN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, EFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.38, EFN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
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 36.15% 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.
DP36.15%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.77%
TSX:EFN (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.87
+0.04 (+0.11%)
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 Cap15.19B
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)403.80M
Analysts80
Price Target44.12 (16.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
DP36.15%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.87%
Max EPS beat(2)0.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.37%
Max EPS beat(4)3.01%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.59%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.4%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)21.37%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)33.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)16.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.64 | ||
| P/S | 5.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 809.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 143.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 9.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.28 |
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.12%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY0.7%
SpS7.4
BVpS9.72
TBVpS3.9
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)4.99
Graham Number18.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROCE | 3.42% | ||
| ROIC | 2.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.06% | ||
| OM | 20.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.11% | ||
| GM | 72.83% | ||
| FCFM | 0.63% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 713.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 10.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 7.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 3.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score5
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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)-0.18%
EPS 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
EPS Next Y13.5%
EPS Next 2Y14.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.62%
Revenue Next Year9.07%
Revenue Next 2Y10.59%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.42%
EBIT growth 3Y16.26%
EBIT growth 5Y23.05%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y101%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y106%
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 13.5% in the next year.