FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FSZ - CA31660A1030 - Common Stock
6.88 CAD
-0.07 (-1.01%)
Overall FSZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
In the past 5 years FSZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.15%, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ's Return On Equity of 14.22% is amongst the best of the industry. FSZ outperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FSZ (8.02%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSZ is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.02%) for FSZ is above the 3 year average (7.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROIC | 8.02% |
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 5.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: FSZ outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FSZ (17.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FSZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.64% | ||
| 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.
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
FSZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. 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 0.64, FSZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSZ is 6.26, which is on the high side as it means it would take FSZ, 6.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FSZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.93 is on the high side and indicates that FSZ has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FSZ (2.93) is worse than 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that FSZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.44, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that FSZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSZ's Quick ratio of 1.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.76%.
FSZ shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% yearly.
FSZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.49%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.76% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%0.4%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FSZ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
FSZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y3.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.64, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FSZ.
FSZ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FSZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.90, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FSZ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FSZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSZ is valued cheaper than 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
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.
FSZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)10.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, which is a nice return.
FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.91. FSZ pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
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
FSZ pays out 210.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP210.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
TSX:FSZ (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.88
-0.07 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap600.00M
Analysts50.91
Price Target7.4 (7.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
DP210.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.96%
Max EPS beat(2)26.4%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.8%
Max EPS beat(4)26.4%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.85%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.75%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.02%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.54%
PT rev (1m)1.4%
PT rev (3m)17.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY13.08%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY14.5%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY21.12%
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY21.78%
SpS7.72
BVpS3.06
TBVpS-6.87
PEG (NY)10.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROCE | 10.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.64% | ||
| OM | 17.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 18.81% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.9%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 333.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score5
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)-11.76%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y3.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%0.4%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y15.69%
EBIT Next Year33.7%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y41.58%
FCF growth 3Y-5.5%
FCF growth 5Y1.99%
OCF growth 1Y40.37%
OCF growth 3Y-7.86%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%