MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MEQ - CA5609151009 - Common Stock
178.93 CAD
-0.57 (-0.32%)
MEQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. MEQ scores excellent on profitability, but 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
- MEQ had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MEQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MEQ has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MEQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MEQ's Return On Assets of 7.03% is amongst the best of the industry. MEQ outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
- MEQ has a Return On Equity of 15.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MEQ outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 103.88%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MEQ (59.32%) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
- MEQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MEQ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MEQ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 52.94% of 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 22.75. This is in the better half of the industry: MEQ outperforms 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MEQ (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MEQ should not have too much problems paying 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.
- MEQ has a Quick ratio (1.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MEQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.71%, which is quite impressive.
- MEQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.81% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MEQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.61% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.34, which indicates a very decent valuation of MEQ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MEQ is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MEQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say MEQ is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.66, the valuation of MEQ can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MEQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. MEQ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.66 |
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 73.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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 | 19.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.85 |
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 -22.18% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.09%, MEQ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, MEQ is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.09, MEQ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
- MEQ is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
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 (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
178.93
-0.57 (-0.32%)
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 Cap1.66B
Revenue(TTM)276.29M
Net Income(TTM)287.01M
Analysts80
Price Target248.88 (39.09%)
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 | 8.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.66 | ||
| P/S | 6.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.62 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.85 |
EPS(TTM)21.45
EY11.99%
EPS(NY)9.59
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)9.06
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)9.12
OCFY5.1%
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
WACC7.29%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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%.