MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MEQ • CA5609151009
Current stock price
176.51 CAD
-0.9 (-0.51%)
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This MEQ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MEQ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MEQ had positive earnings in the past year.
- MEQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MEQ has been profitable.
- MEQ 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 6.93%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ has a better Return On Equity (15.09%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.65%, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MEQ is significantly below the industry average of 18.70%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.47%) for MEQ is below the current ROIC(3.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.93% | ||
| ROE | 15.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% |
ROA(3y)5.4%
ROA(5y)5.76%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)3.47%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MEQ (99.81%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MEQ has grown nicely.
- MEQ has a Operating Margin of 59.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MEQ outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MEQ has grown nicely.
- MEQ has a Gross Margin of 66.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MEQ outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 99.81% | ||
| GM | 66.88% |
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. MEQ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MEQ is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MEQ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MEQ remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MEQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that MEQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MEQ's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MEQ is 20.58, which is on the high side as it means it would take MEQ, 20.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.58, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating MEQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that MEQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MEQ's Current ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
- MEQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that MEQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MEQ's Quick ratio of 0.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. MEQ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 48.91% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, MEQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.91% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.91%
EPS 3Y33.62%
EPS 5Y33.33%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.91%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -42.88% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- MEQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-66.31%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. MEQ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.89, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MEQ.
- 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MEQ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- MEQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.56.
- 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MEQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MEQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MEQ is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MEQ.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MEQ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MEQ's earnings are expected to decrease with -42.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MEQ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, MEQ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MEQ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.89.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MEQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
- MEQ has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 0.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MEQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.53%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MEQ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MEQ (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
176.51
-0.9 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners20.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners49.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)279.56M
Net Income(TTM)279.04M
Analysts80
Price Target249.39 (41.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)217.72%
Min EPS beat(2)132.52%
Max EPS beat(2)302.92%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)249.32%
Min EPS beat(4)132.52%
Max EPS beat(4)425.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)212.17%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)211.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)206.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.96%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.56 | ||
| P/S | 5.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.69 |
EPS(TTM)29.96
EY16.97%
EPS(NY)10.05
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)9.44
FCFY5.35%
OCF(TTM)9.51
OCFY5.39%
SpS30.09
BVpS199.05
TBVpS198.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number366.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.93% | ||
| ROE | 15.09% | ||
| ROCE | 4.34% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.79% | ||
| OM | 59.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 99.81% | ||
| GM | 66.88% | ||
| FCFM | 31.37% |
ROA(3y)5.4%
ROA(5y)5.76%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)3.47%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)3.63%
ROICexgc(5y)3.31%
ROCE(3y)4.12%
ROCE(5y)3.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.35%
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)68.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)568.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)46.32%
Profit Quality(5y)37.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.91%
EPS 3Y33.62%
EPS 5Y33.33%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
EPS Next Y-66.31%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.91%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.39%
EBIT growth 3Y20.44%
EBIT growth 5Y15.51%
EBIT Next Year16.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.87%
FCF growth 3Y17.67%
FCF growth 5Y19.8%
OCF growth 1Y14.71%
OCF growth 3Y17.21%
OCF growth 5Y19.07%
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP / MEQ.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MEQ.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MEQ stock?
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
The financial health rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is expected to decline by -66.31% in the next year.