COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:GCL - CA1926671035 - Common Stock
0.1475 CAD
+0 (+1.72%)
GCL gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GCL have multiple concerns. GCL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GCL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year GCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GCL 4 years were profitable.
GCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -22.81%, GCL is doing worse than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -275.16%, GCL is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.86%, GCL is doing worse than 70.59% 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.
GCL's Operating Margin of 0.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GCL has grown nicely.
GCL has a worse Gross Margin (16.73%) than 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GCL is destroying value.
GCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
GCL has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy and even 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GCL (22.87) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.80, GCL is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
GCL has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCL has a Current ratio of 0.73. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GCL underperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GCL (0.43) is worse than 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GCL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -4952.17%.
GCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.84% yearly.
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
GCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 59.69% yearly.
GCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.24% yearly.
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
GCL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year GCL is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
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 | 1.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GCL's earnings are expected to grow with 59.69% in the coming years.
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 (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.1475
+0 (+1.72%)
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 Cap15.05M
Revenue(TTM)716.24M
Net Income(TTM)-80.16M
Analysts77.14
Price Target0.46 (211.86%)
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)-72.31%
PT rev (3m)-72.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-300%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1101.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-789.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-789.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.94 |
EPS(TTM)-0.78
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY67.61%
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY86.08%
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
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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%.