ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
35.19 CAD
+0.14 (+0.4%)
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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
EFN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
EFN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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.
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.
EFN's Return On Invested Capital of 2.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFN outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFN is below the industry average of 5.81%.
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 Profit Margin of 20.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
EFN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
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
EFN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EFN has more shares outstanding
EFN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EFN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EFN has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that EFN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.41, EFN is in line with its industry, 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EFN (3.39) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.41%
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 Current ratio of 5.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.48 indicates that EFN has no problem at all paying 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.46, the valuation of EFN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EFN indicates a rather cheap valuation: EFN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EFN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EFN.
70.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. EFN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EFN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%, EFN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
EFN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.00.
EFN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
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.
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
35.19
+0.14 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.63 (26.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
DP34.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.21%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.12%
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)32.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)55.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.59 | ||
| P/tB | 8.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)-1.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.08
OCFYN/A
SpS7.47
BVpS9.81
TBVpS4.09
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number19.03
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 | 1.41 |
F-Score4
WACC7.41%
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 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y10.83%
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.
What is the valuation status of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
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 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.
Is the dividend of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR sustainable?
The dividend rating of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.12%.