POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PBL • CA73150R1055
Current stock price
18.4 CAD
-0.2 (-1.08%)
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This PBL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PBL.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PBL had positive earnings in the past year.
- PBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PBL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PBL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PBL (4.06%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Equity of 7.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PBL is significantly below the industry average of 8.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 7.6% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% |
ROA(3y)5.14%
ROA(5y)5.59%
ROE(3y)9.87%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)2.12%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
- PBL has a Profit Margin (4.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PBL has a Operating Margin (1.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PBL has declined.
- PBL's Gross Margin of 17.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PBL is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
- PBL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.83% | ||
| GM | 17.18% |
OM growth 3Y-5.89%
OM growth 5Y-18.35%
PM growth 3Y13.76%
PM growth 5Y2.7%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
2. PBL.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- PBL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PBL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- PBL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PBL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PBL has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is not the best score and indicates that PBL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.38, PBL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- PBL has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PBL would need 20.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.44, PBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- PBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating PBL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, PBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- PBL has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that PBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.97, PBL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- PBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that PBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PBL's Quick ratio of 1.43 is amongst the best of the industry. PBL outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. PBL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.14%.
- Measured over the past years, PBL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.28% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.77% in the past year.
- PBL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.14%
EPS 3Y20.04%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%-43.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%
3.2 Future
- PBL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.25% yearly.
- PBL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y6.54%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. PBL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.86 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PBL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PBL.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say PBL is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of PBL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. PBL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PBL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PBL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PBL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PBL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PBL's earnings are expected to grow with 32.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. PBL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%, PBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, PBL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, PBL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PBL has a limited annual growth rate of 4.80%.
- PBL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PBL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 19.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PBL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PBL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PBL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:PBL (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
18.4
-0.2 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners13.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap498.09M
Revenue(TTM)585.52M
Net Income(TTM)28.28M
Analysts80
Price Target34.68 (88.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
DP19.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-33.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.88%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-112.64%
Max EPS beat(4)21.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.9%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.61%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.68%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.14%
PT rev (1m)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 4.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY5.6%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY12.17%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY13.74%
SpS21.63
BVpS13.74
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number17.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 7.6% | ||
| ROCE | 1.06% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.62% | ||
| OM | 1.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.83% | ||
| GM | 17.18% | ||
| FCFM | 1.62% |
ROA(3y)5.14%
ROA(5y)5.59%
ROE(3y)9.87%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)2.12%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)2.17%
ROICexc(5y)3.86%
ROICexgc(3y)4.59%
ROICexgc(5y)7.98%
ROCE(3y)2.8%
ROCE(5y)5.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-20.92%
OM growth 3Y-5.89%
OM growth 5Y-18.35%
PM growth 3Y13.76%
PM growth 5Y2.7%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-3.87%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 126.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 33.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score4
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)95.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.44%
Profit Quality(3y)83.25%
Profit Quality(5y)93.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.14%
EPS 3Y20.04%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%-43.94%
EPS Next Y17.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y6.54%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.48%
EBIT growth 3Y0.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.66%
EBIT Next Year64.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.74%
FCF growth 3Y-2.82%
FCF growth 5Y41.52%
OCF growth 1Y11.97%
OCF growth 3Y9.34%
OCF growth 5Y20.33%
POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD / PBL.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PBL.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PBL stock?
The financial health rating of POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) is expected to grow by 17.57% in the next year.