POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PBL • CA73150R1055
Current stock price
18.28 CAD
-0.11 (-0.6%)
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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
- In the past year PBL was profitable.
- PBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years PBL 4 years were profitable.
- PBL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PBL has a Return On Assets (4.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Equity of 7.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PBL outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PBL (0.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 4.83%, PBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- PBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PBL has a Operating Margin (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PBL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PBL has a Gross Margin of 17.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PBL underperforms 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PBL is destroying value.
- PBL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- PBL has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. 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.
- PBL has a Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. PBL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PBL is 20.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take PBL, 20.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.44, PBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PBL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PBL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PBL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that PBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PBL has a better Current ratio (1.97) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that PBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.43, PBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. PBL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PBL have decreased by -1.56% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PBL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
EPS 3Y21.07%
EPS 5Y-0.47%
EPS Q2Q%383.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y77.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.8%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. PBL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51, PBL is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PBL is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. PBL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16 indicates a reasonable valuation of PBL.
- 94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. PBL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PBL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed 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 | 52.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PBL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. PBL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
- PBL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.57.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PBL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- PBL pays out 19.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- PBL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
PBL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:PBL (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
18.28
-0.11 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners13.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap494.84M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)28.28M
Analysts80
Price Target34.68 (89.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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 | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 4.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.92%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY13.83%
SpS21.63
BVpS13.74
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.74
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 | 2.37 |
F-Score4
WACC7.28%
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)-1.56%
EPS 3Y21.07%
EPS 5Y-0.47%
EPS Q2Q%383.33%
EPS Next Y77.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
Revenue Next Year7.8%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
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 77.69% in the next year.