ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFX - CA29269R1055 - Common Stock
21.69 CAD
-0.16 (-0.73%)
Overall EFX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EFX against 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. EFX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EFX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EFX was profitable.
EFX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EFX reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years EFX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.76%, EFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a Return On Equity of 11.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: EFX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
EFX has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.03%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFX is significantly below the industry average of 163.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.03%) for EFX is above the 3 year average (4.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.76% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% |
ROA(3y)-1.34%
ROA(5y)-0.17%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-1.28%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.43%, EFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFX has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.90%, EFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EFX has a Gross Margin (23.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EFX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 23.11% |
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-29.12%
GM growth 3Y-3.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EFX is still creating some value.
EFX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EFX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EFX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that EFX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.08, EFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.37. This is a neutral value as EFX would need 4.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EFX's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that EFX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EFX (0.61) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that EFX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EFX has a worse Current ratio (1.24) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
EFX has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that EFX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EFX has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: EFX underperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EFX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 222.23%, which is quite impressive.
EFX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.76% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
EFX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%29.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EFX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 65.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y376.59%
EPS Next 2Y107.24%
EPS Next 3Y65.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.27, the valuation of EFX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EFX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say EFX is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.64, the valuation of EFX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EFX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EFX is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, EFX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EFX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
EFX's earnings are expected to grow with 65.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y107.24%
EPS Next 3Y65.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EFX has a yearly dividend return of 0.78%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.12, EFX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, EFX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EFX decreases each year by -29.59%.
EFX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EFX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
EFX pays out 11.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.03%
EPS Next 2Y107.24%
EPS Next 3Y65.14%
TSX:EFX (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.69
-0.16 (-0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)136.00M
Analysts78
Price Target23.72 (9.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.59%
DP11.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)141.55%
Min EPS beat(2)36.57%
Max EPS beat(2)246.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)98.63%
Min EPS beat(4)36.57%
Max EPS beat(4)246.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-1207.83%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1531.23%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1237.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.5%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.93%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.76%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.24%
PT rev (1m)25.68%
PT rev (3m)33.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY6.83%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY14.57%
SpS28.38
BVpS13.09
TBVpS7.89
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.76% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROCE | 15.31% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.08% | ||
| OM | 11.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 23.11% | ||
| FCFM | 6.59% |
ROA(3y)-1.34%
ROA(5y)-0.17%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-1.28%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)5.93%
ROICexgc(5y)5.75%
ROCE(3y)5.79%
ROCE(5y)5.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.91%
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-29.12%
GM growth 3Y-3.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score9
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)62.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
EPS Next Y376.59%
EPS Next 2Y107.24%
EPS Next 3Y65.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%29.28%
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%
EBIT growth 1Y47.93%
EBIT growth 3Y65.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.26%
EBIT Next Year197.59%
EBIT Next 3Y44.5%
EBIT Next 5Y26.71%
FCF growth 1Y230.94%
FCF growth 3Y31.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y813.29%
OCF growth 3Y29.63%
OCF growth 5Y42.99%
ENERFLEX LTD / EFX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EFX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EFX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ENERFLEX LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) stock?
ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EFX stock?
The financial health rating of ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of ENERFLEX LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.03%.