FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FSZ • CA31660A1030
5.84 CAD
-0.05 (-0.85%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
This FSZ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, FSZ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSZ was compared to 80 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FSZ while its profitability can be described as average. FSZ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. FSZ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FSZ had positive earnings in the past year.
- FSZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FSZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years FSZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FSZ's Return On Assets of 2.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.79%, FSZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ's Return On Invested Capital of 7.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSZ is below the industry average of 10.69%.
- 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
- FSZ has a Profit Margin of 4.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSZ outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
- FSZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FSZ (17.03%) is worse than 66.25% 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. FSZ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, FSZ has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, FSZ has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FSZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.55, we must say that FSZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FSZ's Altman-Z score of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
- FSZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.70. This is a neutral value as FSZ would need 5.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FSZ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.70. This is in the better half of the industry: FSZ outperforms 65.00% 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.
- FSZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
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.
- FSZ's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. FSZ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FSZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.27%.
- Measured over the past years, FSZ shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.88% in the past 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. FSZ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.69. FSZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- FSZ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.76.
- FSZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSZ is cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 |
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 91.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSZ is cheaper than 96.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.53 |
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)2.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
5. FSZ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.51%, FSZ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.09. FSZ pays more dividend than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
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%
FSZ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:FSZ (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.84
-0.05 (-0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners13.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap509.31M
Revenue(TTM)669.17M
Net Income(TTM)31.19M
Analysts50.91
Price Target7.04 (20.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
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)-7.38%
PT rev (3m)-6.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.53 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY15.07%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY17.36%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY26.48%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY27.27%
SpS7.67
BVpS3.03
TBVpS-6.86
PEG (NY)2.63
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 | 0.55 |
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-4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y15.69%
EBIT Next Year35.91%
EBIT Next 3Y14.26%
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 6.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.
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.