MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MEQ - CA5609151009 - Common Stock
177.91 CAD
-0.11 (-0.06%)
Overall MEQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MEQ against 34 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. While MEQ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MEQ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MEQ was profitable.
- MEQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MEQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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 7.03%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.92%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: MEQ outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MEQ is significantly below the industry average of 10.66%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.64%) for MEQ is above the 3 year average (3.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% |
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 (103.88%) 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 59.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MEQ outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MEQ has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.37%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 59.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 103.88% | ||
| GM | 66.37% |
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MEQ is destroying value.
- MEQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MEQ remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- MEQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MEQ has an Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that MEQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MEQ has a Altman-Z score (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MEQ is 22.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take MEQ, 22.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MEQ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (22.75) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- MEQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating MEQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MEQ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MEQ outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- MEQ has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MEQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.13, MEQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MEQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 82.71% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MEQ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.61% in the past year. This is quite good.
- MEQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.71%
EPS 3Y53.85%
EPS 5Y27.81%
EPS Q2Q%-18.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.03%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.34%
3.2 Future
- MEQ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.18% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MEQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-32.05%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
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
- MEQ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.29.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MEQ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. MEQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MEQ.
- MEQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MEQ is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. MEQ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 73.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- MEQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MEQ is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MEQ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as MEQ's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MEQ has a yearly dividend return of 0.09%, which is pretty low.
- MEQ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.18.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MEQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
- MEQ 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
- 0.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MEQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.48%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
TSX:MEQ (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.91
-0.11 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)12-15 2025-12-15
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners20.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)276.29M
Net Income(TTM)287.01M
Analysts80
Price Target248.88 (39.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.48%
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)-2.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.31%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.16%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.1%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 | ||
| P/S | 5.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.8 |
EPS(TTM)21.45
EY12.06%
EPS(NY)9.59
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)9.06
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)9.12
OCFY5.13%
SpS29.71
BVpS193.79
TBVpS193.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number305.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.97% | ||
| OM | 59.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 103.88% | ||
| GM | 66.37% | ||
| FCFM | 30.49% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 29.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score7
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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)82.71%
EPS 3Y53.85%
EPS 5Y27.81%
EPS Q2Q%-18.28%
EPS Next Y-32.05%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.03%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.34%
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.95%
EBIT growth 3Y20.44%
EBIT growth 5Y15.51%
EBIT Next Year8.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.55%
FCF growth 3Y17.67%
FCF growth 5Y19.8%
OCF growth 1Y-7.24%
OCF growth 3Y17.21%
OCF growth 5Y19.07%
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP / MEQ.CA 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MEQ stock?
The financial health rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.48%.