ITAFOS INC (IFOS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:IFOS - KYG497151087 - Common Stock
2.7 CAD
-0.03 (-1.1%)
IFOS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. IFOS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IFOS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes IFOS very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IFOS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IFOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years IFOS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years IFOS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.81%, IFOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of IFOS (26.96%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
IFOS's Return On Invested Capital of 12.92% is amongst the best of the industry. IFOS outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IFOS is significantly above the industry average of 8.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.10%) for IFOS is well above the current ROIC(12.92%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.81% | ||
| ROE | 26.96% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% |
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)24.11%
ROE(5y)6.67%
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.85%, IFOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IFOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IFOS has a Operating Margin of 21.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IFOS outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IFOS has declined.
IFOS's Gross Margin of 27.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IFOS outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFOS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.85% | ||
| GM | 27.58% |
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IFOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFOS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, IFOS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IFOS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that IFOS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IFOS has a Altman-Z score (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFOS is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take IFOS, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.46, IFOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that IFOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
IFOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IFOS outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
IFOS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that IFOS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, IFOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that IFOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.44, IFOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IFOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.16%, which is quite good.
IFOS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.06% yearly.
IFOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.49%.
Measured over the past years, IFOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.16%
EPS 3Y16.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%66.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IFOS will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -12.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IFOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.09, the valuation of IFOS can be described as very cheap.
IFOS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IFOS is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IFOS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.86, the valuation of IFOS can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IFOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, IFOS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IFOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IFOS is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IFOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IFOS is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IFOS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IFOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
IFOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.69% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.52%, IFOS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.85, IFOS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IFOS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
5.2 History
IFOS does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:IFOS (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.7
-0.03 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap504.39M
Analysts84
Price Target5.1 (88.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)113.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.46%
Max EPS beat(2)256.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)77.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.46%
Max EPS beat(4)256.44%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)50.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)50.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)51.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)41.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)68.54%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)29.69%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)19.27%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.27%
PT rev (1m)17.65%
PT rev (3m)17.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)115.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)115.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY24.44%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY20.58%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY7.34%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY28.27%
SpS3.83
BVpS2.97
TBVpS2.97
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.81% | ||
| ROE | 26.96% | ||
| ROCE | 16.75% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.1% | ||
| OM | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.85% | ||
| GM | 27.58% | ||
| FCFM | 5.17% |
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)24.11%
ROE(5y)6.67%
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.96%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.96%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)24.77%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.19%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.19%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 217.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 24.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score5
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)154.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.14%
Profit Quality(3y)413.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.16%
EPS 3Y16.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%66.96%
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-16.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.55%
FCF growth 3Y-4.54%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.74%
OCF growth 3Y8.3%
OCF growth 5Y27.93%