POLLARD BANKNOTE LTD (PBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:PBL • CA73150R1055
19.64 CAD
+0.15 (+0.77%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PBL. PBL was compared to 19 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PBL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PBL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PBL was profitable.
- PBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PBL has been profitable.
- PBL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PBL (4.06%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Equity (7.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PBL has a Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PBL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.12%. This 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
- PBL's Profit Margin of 4.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PBL outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PBL has grown nicely.
- PBL's Operating Margin of 1.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PBL outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
- PBL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PBL has declined.
| 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
- The number of shares outstanding for PBL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- PBL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PBL has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.44) than 84.21% 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.
- PBL's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PBL outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: PBL outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that PBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, PBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that PBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PBL (1.43) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PBL have decreased strongly by -41.14% in the last year.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PBL.
- 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 (28.06), we can say PBL is valued slightly cheaper.
- PBL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.42.
- PBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PBL is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say PBL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PBL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PBL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PBL's earnings are expected to grow with 35.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)2.3
EPS Next 2Y35.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%.
- PBL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.38.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.04, PBL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
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
- 19.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PBL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- PBL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y35.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:PBL (2/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.64
+0.15 (+0.77%)
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 Cap531.65M
Revenue(TTM)585.52M
Net Income(TTM)28.28M
Analysts80
Price Target35.19 (79.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
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)1.47%
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 | 19.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY11.88%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.79%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY12.88%
SpS21.63
BVpS13.74
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)2.3
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 | 2.44 |
F-Score4
WACC7.33%
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 6 / 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.