POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PBL - CA73150R1055 - Common Stock
19.9 CAD
-0.09 (-0.45%)
Overall PBL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PBL against 19 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PBL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PBL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PBL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.06%, PBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- PBL's Return On Equity of 7.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PBL outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PBL is significantly below the industry average of 8.63%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.83%, PBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PBL has grown nicely.
- PBL has a Operating Margin (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 63.16% 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PBL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PBL has more shares outstanding
- PBL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PBL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PBL has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.45 is amongst the best of the industry. PBL outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PBL (20.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating PBL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PBL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC7.24%
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 Current ratio of 1.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. PBL outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that PBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PBL's Quick ratio of 1.43 is amongst the best of the industry. PBL outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
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.
- Looking at the last year, PBL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.77% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PBL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.97% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, PBL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y35.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.78%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.32, PBL is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PBL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say PBL is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.53 indicates a reasonable valuation of PBL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say PBL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PBL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- PBL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PBL's earnings are expected to grow with 35.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y35.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%, PBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, PBL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, PBL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PBL has a limited annual growth rate of 4.80%.
- PBL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 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 2Y35.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:PBL (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.9
-0.09 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners64.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap538.69M
Revenue(TTM)585.52M
Net Income(TTM)28.28M
Analysts80
Price Target35.19 (76.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 5.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY11.72%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY12.71%
SpS21.63
BVpS13.74
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)2.33
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 | 2.45 |
F-Score4
WACC7.24%
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 Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y35.01%
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 Year5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y6.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.48%
EBIT growth 3Y0.39%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.66%
EBIT Next Year63.27%
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 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.
What is the valuation status of POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) stock?
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 22.11% in the next year.