COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GCL - CA1926671035 - Common Stock
0.69 CAD
-0.01 (-1.43%)
Overall GCL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GCL against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. GCL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. GCL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
GCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GCL (-1.09%) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
GCL has a worse Return On Equity (-4.47%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
GCL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.33%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.09% | ||
| ROE | -4.47% | ||
| ROIC | 1.33% |
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.
With a Operating Margin value of 0.89%, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GCL has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.37%, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.37% |
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
GCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
There is no outstanding debt for GCL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
GCL has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GCL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.33) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
GCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.82. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GCL would need 7.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GCL has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.82) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GCL's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GCL outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
GCL has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that GCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GCL (1.36) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that GCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GCL has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GCL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -222.22%.
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.
Looking at the last year, GCL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.88% in the last year.
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)-222.22%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-236.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
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
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-500.04%
EPS Next 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.52%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
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.
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
GCL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39, the valuation of GCL can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GCL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GCL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. GCL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GCL is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
GCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GCL is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
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 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GCL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:GCL (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.69
-0.01 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners13.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap70.39M
Analysts80
Price Target1.66 (140.58%)
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)-4.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-39.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-216.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-411.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-411.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
EPS(TTM)-0.04
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY40.66%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY44.74%
SpS6.53
BVpS1.02
TBVpS-0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.09% | ||
| ROE | -4.47% | ||
| ROCE | 1.88% | ||
| ROIC | 1.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.33% | ||
| OM | 0.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.37% | ||
| FCFM | 4.3% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-Score2
Asset Turnover1.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score2
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.16
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)-222.22%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-236.81%
EPS Next Y-500.04%
EPS Next 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
Revenue Next Year21.52%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-59.56%
EBIT growth 3Y21.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.4%
EBIT Next Year203.57%
EBIT Next 3Y71.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y111.2%
FCF growth 3Y24.79%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y56.16%
OCF growth 3Y26.39%
OCF growth 5Y-1.47%