METHANEX CORP (MX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MX - CA59151K1084 - Common Stock
49.01 CAD
-1.15 (-2.29%)
Taking everything into account, MX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MX was compared to 27 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MX. With these ratings, MX could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MX had positive earnings in the past year.
MX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MX 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.84%, MX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MX (8.31%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
MX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MX outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
MX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.64%. This is below the industry average of 7.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.46%) for MX is above the 3 year average (4.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 8.31% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% |
ROA(3y)3.51%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)11.2%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)4.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
MX has a better Profit Margin (5.99%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
MX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.45%, MX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MX has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 25.93%, MX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.99% | ||
| GM | 25.93% |
OM growth 3Y-18.5%
OM growth 5Y15.49%
PM growth 3Y-26.11%
PM growth 5Y10.52%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that MX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MX has a better Altman-Z score (1.48) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
MX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.90. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MX would need 3.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.90, MX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
MX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: MX underperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that MX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MX has a Current ratio (2.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that MX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MX (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, MX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.36% in the last year.
MX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19%
EPS 3Y-14.87%
EPS 5Y31.95%
EPS Q2Q%-95.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.53%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
3.2 Future
MX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.42% yearly.
MX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.92%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y-0.22%
EPS Next 5Y-8.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of MX.
MX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MX is cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.46. MX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.77, the valuation of MX can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MX indicates a rather cheap valuation: MX is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, MX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y-0.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
MX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MX decreases each year by -12.05%.
MX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
MX pays out 24.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP24.2%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y-0.22%
TSX:MX (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.01
-1.15 (-2.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)213.70M
Analysts84.62
Price Target52.43 (6.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.05%
DP24.2%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)50.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.85%
Max EPS beat(2)186.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.85%
Max EPS beat(4)186.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)45.19%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)44.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)31.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-7.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
EPS(TTM)5.01
EY10.22%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY10.23%
FCF(TTM)16.83
FCFY34.33%
OCF(TTM)19.17
OCFY39.12%
SpS64.74
BVpS46.61
TBVpS46.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number72.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 8.31% | ||
| ROCE | 7.58% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.81% | ||
| OM | 14.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.99% | ||
| GM | 25.93% | ||
| FCFM | 25.99% |
ROA(3y)3.51%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)11.2%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)4.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.37%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.45%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.09%
OM growth 3Y-18.5%
OM growth 5Y15.49%
PM growth 3Y-26.11%
PM growth 5Y10.52%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 434.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score6
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)104.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.71%
Profit Quality(3y)193.63%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19%
EPS 3Y-14.87%
EPS 5Y31.95%
EPS Q2Q%-95.04%
EPS Next Y-9.92%
EPS Next 2Y-1.96%
EPS Next 3Y-0.22%
EPS Next 5Y-8.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.53%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year-2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y105.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.02%
EBIT growth 5Y18.41%
EBIT Next Year172.44%
EBIT Next 3Y50.66%
EBIT Next 5Y29.76%
FCF growth 1Y478.85%
FCF growth 3Y-9.07%
FCF growth 5Y24.08%
OCF growth 1Y51.94%
OCF growth 3Y-9.49%
OCF growth 5Y7.42%
METHANEX CORP / MX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MX.CA.
What is the valuation status of METHANEX CORP (MX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to METHANEX CORP (MX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MX stock?
METHANEX CORP (MX.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of METHANEX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for METHANEX CORP (MX.CA) is 9.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
How financially healthy is METHANEX CORP?
The financial health rating of METHANEX CORP (MX.CA) is 5 / 10.