PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PAY - CA70437C1095 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PAY. PAY was compared to 26 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. PAY scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. PAY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PAY was profitable.
PAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PAY had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PAY reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.26%, PAY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.19%, PAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
PAY's Return On Invested Capital of 13.92% is amongst the best of the industry. PAY outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 22.19% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% |
ROA(3y)-2.18%
ROA(5y)-31.17%
ROE(3y)-10.76%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.94%, PAY is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
PAY has a Operating Margin of 7.79%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PAY underperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.74%, PAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
PAY's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 25.74% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y202.43%
GM growth 5Y-5.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PAY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PAY has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PAY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
PAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.14. This is a bad value and indicates that PAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PAY has a Altman-Z score of 1.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAY underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PAY is 0.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PAY, only 0.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PAY's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. PAY outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PAY is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PAY (0.00) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC14.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that PAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, PAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
PAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that PAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PAY's Quick ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PAY outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 73.91% over the past year.
PAY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.40%.
The Revenue has been growing by 120.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.4%
Revenue growth 3Y140.05%
Revenue growth 5Y120.24%
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
3.2 Future
PAY is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -67.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -39.64% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-13.43%
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-39.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
PAY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.00.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PAY indicates a rather cheap valuation: PAY is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PAY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PAY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PAY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PAY indicates a rather cheap valuation: PAY is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as PAY's earnings are expected to decrease with -67.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PAY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:PAY (3/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap193.16M
Revenue(TTM)216.87M
Net Income(TTM)19.38M
Analysts48.89
Price Target5.51 (37.75%)
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)-24.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.75%
Max EPS beat(4)2.42%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)29.48%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.46%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.5%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY10%
EPS(NY)-0.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY14.19%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY17.83%
SpS4.49
BVpS1.81
TBVpS1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 22.19% | ||
| ROCE | 19.34% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 95.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 210.94% | ||
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 25.74% | ||
| FCFM | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)-2.18%
ROA(5y)-31.17%
ROE(3y)-10.76%
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y202.43%
GM growth 5Y-5.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 155.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
F-Score5
WACC14.89%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)179.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y-13.43%
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.4%
Revenue growth 3Y140.05%
Revenue growth 5Y120.24%
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-39.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y91.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year92.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y567.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1339.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
PAYFARE INC / PAY.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PAY.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for PAYFARE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PAYFARE INC?
PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) is 10 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.