FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FSV • CA33767E2024
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This FSV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FSV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FSV had positive earnings in the past year.
- FSV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FSV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years FSV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.39%, FSV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV has a Return On Equity of 10.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSV outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
- FSV has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSV outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSV is in line with the industry average of 5.48%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.05%) for FSV is below the current ROIC(7.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)10.55%
ROE(5y)12.38%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
1.3 Margins
- FSV has a Profit Margin of 2.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSV outperforms 62.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSV has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.37%, FSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FSV has a Gross Margin of 33.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSV outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.64% | ||
| GM | 33.58% |
OM growth 3Y2.2%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-6.54%
PM growth 5Y-3.48%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
2. FSV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FSV is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FSV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FSV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- FSV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that FSV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FSV has a better Altman-Z score (3.20) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FSV is 3.40, which is a good value as it means it would take FSV, 3.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FSV (3.40) is better than 79.03% of its industry peers.
- FSV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating FSV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, FSV is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that FSV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.70, FSV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that FSV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FSV has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. FSV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.20% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, FSV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.38% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.2%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y13.64%
Revenue growth 5Y14.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
3.2 Future
- FSV is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.06% yearly.
- FSV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. FSV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FSV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.41.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. FSV is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.58, FSV is valued on the expensive side.
- 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FSV is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- FSV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. FSV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FSV has a yearly dividend return of 0.70%, which is pretty low.
- FSV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.85. FSV pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FSV's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FSV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.78%!
- FSV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- FSV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FSV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
146.38
-2.78 (-1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners79.41%
Inst Owner Change0.91%
Ins Owners9.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.50B
Net Income(TTM)145.05M
Analysts81.67
Price Target154.04 (5.23%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.78%
DP33.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.305)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)14.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.95%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.57%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/B | 4.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
EPS(TTM)5.76
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)6.92
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)9.7
OCFY6.63%
SpS119.56
BVpS29.93
TBVpS-17.62
PEG (NY)3.27
PEG (5Y)2.34
Graham Number62.2769 (-57.46%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 10.54% | ||
| ROCE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.83% | ||
| OM | 6.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.64% | ||
| GM | 33.58% | ||
| FCFM | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)10.55%
ROE(5y)12.38%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
ROICexc(3y)7.49%
ROICexc(5y)7.9%
ROICexgc(3y)23.13%
ROICexgc(5y)24.38%
ROCE(3y)9.76%
ROCE(5y)10.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.83%
OM growth 3Y2.2%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-6.54%
PM growth 5Y-3.48%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 219.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)69.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.1%
Profit Quality(3y)178.32%
Profit Quality(5y)127.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.2%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.24%
EPS Next Y7.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y13.64%
Revenue growth 5Y14.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.38%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y15.05%
EBIT Next Year79.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y84.08%
FCF growth 3Y124.08%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y56.1%
OCF growth 3Y61.49%
OCF growth 5Y8.85%
FIRSTSERVICE CORP / FSV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIRSTSERVICE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FSV.
Can you provide the valuation status for FIRSTSERVICE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) stock?
FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for FSV stock?
The financial health rating of FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of FIRSTSERVICE CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.7%.