VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT (FORA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FORA - CA92537Y1043 - Common Stock
3.04 CAD
+0.03 (+1%)
FORA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 10 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for FORA as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. FORA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FORA has reported negative net income.
In the past year FORA had a positive cash flow from operations.
FORA had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FORA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FORA has a Return On Assets of -4.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: FORA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of -6.40%, FORA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4% | ||
| ROE | -6.4% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-5.73%
ROA(5y)-4.91%
ROE(3y)-12.18%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FORA has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for FORA so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FORA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for FORA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FORA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FORA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FORA has an Altman-Z score of 0.00. This is a bad value and indicates that FORA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FORA's Altman-Z score of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FORA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
FORA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FORA would need 2.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FORA (2.10) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that FORA is not too dependend on debt financing.
FORA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FORA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.87%
2.3 Liquidity
FORA has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that FORA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.16, FORA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.16 indicates that FORA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FORA has a Quick ratio of 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: FORA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FORA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -276.92%.
FORA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.57%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-276.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%-17.42%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FORA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FORA. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FORA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FORA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FORA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FORA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:FORA (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.04
+0.03 (+1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.39M
Revenue(TTM)62.65M
Net Income(TTM)-5.29M
Analysts75.71
Price Target6.04 (98.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.55%
Max EPS beat(2)39.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-145.96%
Max EPS beat(4)39.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)215.29%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)166.73%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)56.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.14%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.36%
PT rev (1m)4.11%
PT rev (3m)4.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-77.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
EPS(TTM)-0.32
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.06
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY41.51%
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY45.04%
SpS4.06
BVpS5.36
TBVpS-0.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4% | ||
| ROE | -6.4% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 31.07% |
ROA(3y)-5.73%
ROA(5y)-4.91%
ROE(3y)-12.18%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 121.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0 |
F-Score6
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)15.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-276.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%-17.42%
Revenue Next Year-11.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-114.57%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.5%
EBIT Next Year149.46%
EBIT Next 3Y40.25%
EBIT Next 5Y24.24%
FCF growth 1Y69.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y15.71%
OCF growth 1Y46.98%
OCF growth 3Y8.45%
OCF growth 5Y8.37%
VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT / FORA.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT (FORA.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FORA.CA.
What is the valuation status for FORA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT (FORA.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT (FORA.CA) stock?
VERTICALSCOPE HD SUB VOT (FORA.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.