FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FSZ - CA31660A1030 - Common Stock
6.27 CAD
+0.07 (+1.13%)
Overall FSZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FSZ against 80 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FSZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FSZ is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FSZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FSZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FSZ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FSZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.56%, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FSZ (11.79%) is better than 71.25% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Return On Invested Capital of 7.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSZ is below the industry average of 10.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.98%) for FSZ is above the 3 year average (7.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.98% |
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)11.44%
ROE(5y)10.26%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.66%, FSZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FSZ has a Operating Margin of 17.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSZ underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y14.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, FSZ has more shares outstanding
FSZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FSZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FSZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that FSZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FSZ (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSZ is 5.70, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FSZ, 5.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FSZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.88 is on the high side and indicates that FSZ has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.88, FSZ is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that FSZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSZ's Current ratio of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
FSZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that FSZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FSZ (1.30) is better than 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.27%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.76% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FSZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FSZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.27%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
3.2 Future
FSZ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.72% yearly.
FSZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
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.
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
FSZ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.12.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FSZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.18, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FSZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSZ is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
96.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.97%, FSZ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.87. FSZ pays more dividend than 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FSZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FSZ decreases each year by -0.28%.
FSZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FSZ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
219.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP219.35%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
TSX:FSZ (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
6.27
+0.07 (+1.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap546.81M
Revenue(TTM)669.17M
Net Income(TTM)31.19M
Analysts50.91
Price Target7.6 (21.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
DP219.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.37%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)26.4%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.8%
Max EPS beat(4)26.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.08%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)0.68%
PT rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY14.04%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY16.17%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY24.67%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY25.4%
SpS7.67
BVpS3.03
TBVpS-6.86
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROCE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 56.31% | ||
| OM | 17.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 20.16% |
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)11.44%
ROE(5y)10.26%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
ROICexc(3y)8.11%
ROICexc(5y)8.46%
ROICexgc(3y)63.8%
ROICexgc(5y)62.89%
ROCE(3y)10.33%
ROCE(5y)10.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.15%
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y14.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 432.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)6.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)11.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)394.04%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.27%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-8%
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year-4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y15.69%
EBIT Next Year35.29%
EBIT Next 3Y15.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-6.59%
FCF growth 3Y-5.5%
FCF growth 5Y1.99%
OCF growth 1Y-5.58%
OCF growth 3Y-7.86%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%
FIERA CAPITAL CORP / FSZ.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIERA CAPITAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FSZ.CA.
What is the valuation status of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of FIERA CAPITAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is 7.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.07.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSZ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is expected to grow by 2.52% in the next year.