NOVA CANNABIS INC (NOVC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:NOVC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA66980W1041 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall NOVC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NOVC against 16 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While NOVC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. NOVC is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NOVC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NOVC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NOVC reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NOVC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
NOVC's Return On Assets of 2.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NOVC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
NOVC's Return On Equity of 5.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NOVC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
NOVC's Return On Invested Capital of 7.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOVC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 5.32% | ||
| ROIC | 7.21% |
ROA(3y)-8.27%
ROA(5y)-6.93%
ROE(3y)-17.5%
ROE(5y)-14.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
NOVC has a Profit Margin (1.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NOVC has a Operating Margin of 4.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NOVC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOVC has grown nicely.
NOVC has a worse Gross Margin (24.83%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
NOVC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 24.83% |
OM growth 3Y28.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.26%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NOVC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NOVC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
NOVC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NOVC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that NOVC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NOVC has a Altman-Z score (2.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NOVC is 5.15, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NOVC, 5.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NOVC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NOVC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
NOVC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating NOVC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.94, NOVC is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that NOVC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.96, NOVC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NOVC has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that NOVC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NOVC has a better Quick ratio (1.07) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 155.95% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.84% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 60.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)155.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-29.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.84%
Revenue growth 3Y60.01%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.05%
3.2 Future
NOVC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.10% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-26.32%
EPS Next 2Y45.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.06%
Revenue Next 3Y13.72%
Revenue Next 5Y14.38%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.17, NOVC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NOVC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. NOVC is around the same levels.
NOVC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.58.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NOVC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NOVC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NOVC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NOVC is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
NOVC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NOVC is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NOVC's earnings are expected to grow with 45.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for NOVC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:NOVC (10/22/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap108.64M
Analysts85
Price Target3.57 (104%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-77.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-119.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-34.64%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.45%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY11.66%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)0.24
OCFY13.69%
SpS4.33
BVpS0.93
TBVpS0.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 5.32% | ||
| ROCE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.56% | ||
| OM | 4.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.14% | ||
| GM | 24.83% | ||
| FCFM | 4.39% |
ROA(3y)-8.27%
ROA(5y)-6.93%
ROE(3y)-17.5%
ROE(5y)-14.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y75.18%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y62.97%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y28.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.26%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 384.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)71.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)155.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-29.05%
EPS Next Y-26.32%
EPS Next 2Y45.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.84%
Revenue growth 3Y60.01%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.05%
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.06%
Revenue Next 3Y13.72%
Revenue Next 5Y14.38%
EBIT growth 1Y543.68%
EBIT growth 3Y105.47%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year96.36%
EBIT Next 3Y64.15%
EBIT Next 5Y46.65%
FCF growth 1Y153.12%
FCF growth 3Y38.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y302.91%
OCF growth 3Y1.14%
OCF growth 5YN/A