FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FSZ - CA31660A1030 - Common Stock
6.06 CAD
-0.03 (-0.49%)
Taking everything into account, FSZ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSZ was compared to 82 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. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSZ was profitable.
FSZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FSZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FSZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FSZ's Return On Assets of 2.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FSZ (11.79%) is better than 70.37% of its industry peers.
FSZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.98%) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSZ is below the industry average of 10.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.63%) for FSZ is below the current ROIC(7.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 58.02% 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 66.67% 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
The number of shares outstanding for FSZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FSZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FSZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FSZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that FSZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.56, FSZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (5.70) than 66.67% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSZ underperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
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.
The Current ratio of FSZ (1.30) is better than 60.49% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.30) than 61.73% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.88% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.76% on average over the past years.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, FSZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.88% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.89, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
FSZ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FSZ is cheaper than 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.98, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FSZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.98 |
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 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
95.06% 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 | 3.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
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)2.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.09%, which is a nice return.
FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.78. FSZ pays more dividend than 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.09% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FSZ decreases each year by -0.28%.
FSZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.06
-0.03 (-0.49%)
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 Cap528.49M
Revenue(TTM)669.17M
Net Income(TTM)31.19M
Analysts50.91
Price Target7.6 (25.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
DP219.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)2.76%
PT rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
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 | 6.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.8 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY14.52%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY16.73%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY25.52%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY26.28%
SpS7.67
BVpS3.03
TBVpS-6.86
PEG (NY)2.73
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 | 0.56 |
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 for FSZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIERA CAPITAL CORP?
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 6.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.
What is the financial health of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is 3 / 10.