COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GCL - CA1926671035 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to GCL. GCL was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GCL have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, GCL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GCL has reported negative net income.
In the past year GCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GCL 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GCL has a worse Return On Assets (-22.81%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -275.16%, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.86%, GCL is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.81% | ||
| ROE | -275.16% | ||
| ROIC | 1.86% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GCL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.52%, GCL is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
GCL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GCL's Gross Margin of 16.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
GCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.73% |
OM growth 3Y9.36%
OM growth 5Y21.48%
PM growth 3Y-47.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.08%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y6.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GCL is destroying value.
Compared to 5 years ago, GCL has more shares outstanding
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that GCL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GCL (0.97) is worse than 88.24% of its industry peers.
GCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.87. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GCL would need 22.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.87, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.80 is on the high side and indicates that GCL has dependencies on debt financing.
GCL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.80) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that GCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.73, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that GCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.43, GCL is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GCL have decreased strongly by -4952.17% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -25.84% on average per year.
GCL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.05%.
Measured over the past years, GCL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4952.17%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-7400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.05%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 59.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, GCL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3657.65%
EPS Next 2Y-69.03%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.82%
Revenue Next 2Y17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GCL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GCL. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
GCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
GCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GCL is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GCL's earnings are expected to grow with 59.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-69.03%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for GCL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:GCL (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.34M
Revenue(TTM)716.24M
Net Income(TTM)-80.16M
Analysts77.14
Price Target0.95 (458.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.25%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-42.57%
PT rev (3m)-42.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-300%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1101.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-789.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2866.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)-0.78
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY58.66%
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY74.69%
SpS7.02
BVpS0.29
TBVpS-0.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.81% | ||
| ROE | -275.16% | ||
| ROCE | 2.64% | ||
| ROIC | 1.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.12% | ||
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.73% | ||
| FCFM | 1.42% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.47%
OM growth 3Y9.36%
OM growth 5Y21.48%
PM growth 3Y-47.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.08%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y6.72%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score4
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)50.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)831.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4952.17%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-7400%
EPS Next Y-3657.65%
EPS Next 2Y-69.03%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.05%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.15%
Revenue Next Year19.82%
Revenue Next 2Y17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.48%
EBIT growth 3Y21.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.4%
EBIT Next Year129%
EBIT Next 3Y71.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y138.16%
FCF growth 3Y24.79%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y-33.17%
OCF growth 3Y26.39%
OCF growth 5Y-1.47%
COLABOR GROUP INC / GCL.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to GCL.CA.
What is the valuation status for GCL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of GCL stock?
COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GCL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) is expected to decline by -3657.65% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.