FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FN - CA33564P1036 - Common Stock
47.98 CAD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Taking everything into account, FN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FN was compared to 26 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. FN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FN was profitable.
In the past year FN had a positive cash flow from operations.
FN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FN reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FN's Return On Assets of 0.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FN is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
FN has a Return On Equity of 24.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FN outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
FN has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.35%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FN underperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FN is significantly below the industry average of 5.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROIC | 0.35% |
ROA(3y)0.46%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)29.54%
ROE(5y)30.93%
ROIC(3y)0.47%
ROIC(5y)0.47%
1.3 Margins
FN has a Profit Margin of 7.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FN underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FN has declined.
FN has a worse Operating Margin (11.01%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FN has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.03%, FN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.95% | ||
| GM | 25.03% |
OM growth 3Y-12.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.28%
GM growth 3Y-10.39%
GM growth 5Y-2.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FN remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FN has an Altman-Z score of -0.01. This is a bad value and indicates that FN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FN's Altman-Z score of -0.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FN is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FN is 184.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take FN, 184.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 184.75, FN is not doing good in the industry: 67.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 71.28 is on the high side and indicates that FN has dependencies on debt financing.
FN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 71.28. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FN underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 71.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 184.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC2.89%
2.3 Liquidity
FN has a Current Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that FN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FN's Current ratio of 0.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FN is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
FN has a Quick Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that FN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FN (0.05) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FN have decreased strongly by -19.69% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.03% on average per year.
FN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.85%.
FN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.69%
EPS 3Y1.44%
EPS 5Y2.03%
EPS Q2Q%16.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y16.71%
Revenue growth 5Y10.82%
Sales Q2Q%23.39%
3.2 Future
FN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.25% yearly.
FN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.15%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
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 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 15.68, the valuation of FN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
FN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.83, the valuation of FN can be described as reasonable.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FN is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 191.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)7.29
PEG (5Y)7.71
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%.
FN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.82.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
FN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
99.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP99.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
TSX:FN (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.98
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)183.66M
Analysts40
Price Target48.96 (2.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
Yearly Dividend3.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP99.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.46%
Max EPS beat(2)8.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.46%
Max EPS beat(4)8.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.78%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.58%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.31%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)40.65%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)52.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.85 | ||
| P/tB | 4.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 191.17 |
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)4.06
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)4.8
FCFY10.01%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY10.07%
SpS38.53
BVpS12.45
TBVpS11.95
PEG (NY)7.29
PEG (5Y)7.71
Graham Number29.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROCE | 0.52% | ||
| ROIC | 0.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.35% | ||
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.95% | ||
| GM | 25.03% | ||
| FCFM | 12.47% |
ROA(3y)0.46%
ROA(5y)0.46%
ROE(3y)29.54%
ROE(5y)30.93%
ROIC(3y)0.47%
ROIC(5y)0.47%
ROICexc(3y)0.47%
ROICexc(5y)0.47%
ROICexgc(3y)0.47%
ROICexgc(5y)0.47%
ROCE(3y)0.7%
ROCE(5y)0.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.34%
OM growth 3Y-12.95%
OM growth 5Y-7.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.28%
GM growth 3Y-10.39%
GM growth 5Y-2.89%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 71.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 184.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 199.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.01 |
F-Score5
WACC2.89%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)54.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.69%
EPS 3Y1.44%
EPS 5Y2.03%
EPS Q2Q%16.85%
EPS Next Y2.15%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y16.71%
Revenue growth 5Y10.82%
Sales Q2Q%23.39%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y1.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.74%
EBIT Next Year-98.27%
EBIT Next 3Y-72.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.58%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR / FN.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to FN.CA.
What is the valuation status of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR?
FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR?
The financial health rating of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) is 0 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL COR (FN.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.34%.