SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SPB - CA86828P1036 - Common Stock
7.09 CAD
-0.01 (-0.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SPB. SPB was compared to 6 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SPB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SPB is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SPB was profitable.
SPB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SPB reported negative net income in multiple years.
SPB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SPB has a Return On Assets (0.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.95%, SPB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPB has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SPB is in line with the industry average of 5.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.54%) for SPB is above the 3 year average (4.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 1.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.54% |
ROA(3y)-0.84%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)-3.15%
ROE(5y)3.41%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
1.3 Margins
SPB's Profit Margin of 0.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.79%, SPB is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SPB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 52.36%, SPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.64% | ||
| GM | 52.36% |
OM growth 3Y52.97%
OM growth 5Y-5.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.22%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SPB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SPB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SPB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SPB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that SPB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SPB has a Altman-Z score (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPB is 9.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take SPB, 9.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SPB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SPB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SPB's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SPB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC5.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that SPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SPB (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that SPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.66, SPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SPB have decreased by -2.77% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.02% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SPB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-74.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-5.95%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.40% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y234.45%
EPS Next 2Y118.28%
EPS Next 3Y74.17%
EPS Next 5Y40.4%
Revenue Next Year23.62%
Revenue Next 2Y12.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.53%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 50.64, the valuation of SPB can be described as expensive.
SPB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, SPB is valued quite expensively.
SPB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11.
SPB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SPB is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SPB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SPB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SPB is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SPB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
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 SPB's earnings are expected to grow with 74.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y118.28%
EPS Next 3Y74.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SPB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SPB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.15.
SPB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPB decreases each year by -3.18%.
SPB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
460.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SPB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP460.38%
EPS Next 2Y118.28%
EPS Next 3Y74.17%
TSX:SPB (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.09
-0.01 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.57B
Revenue(TTM)2.47B
Net Income(TTM)15.90M
Analysts77.33
Price Target9.15 (29.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.18%
DP460.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-45.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-121.59%
Max EPS beat(2)30.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-30.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-121.59%
Max EPS beat(4)69.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-43.47%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-31.96%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-35.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-15.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.47%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.42%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.79%
PT rev (1m)-6.35%
PT rev (3m)-5.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-54.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY17.08%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY26.96%
SpS15.4
BVpS5.08
TBVpS-5.77
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 1.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.89% | ||
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.64% | ||
| GM | 52.36% | ||
| FCFM | 7.86% |
ROA(3y)-0.84%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)-3.15%
ROE(5y)3.41%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
ROICexc(3y)4.1%
ROICexc(5y)3.47%
ROICexgc(3y)9.84%
ROICexgc(5y)7.98%
ROCE(3y)5.63%
ROCE(5y)4.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y50.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.22%
OM growth 3Y52.97%
OM growth 5Y-5.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.22%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1222.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
F-Score6
WACC5.64%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)56.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-74.22%
EPS Next Y234.45%
EPS Next 2Y118.28%
EPS Next 3Y74.17%
EPS Next 5Y40.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-5.95%
Revenue Next Year23.62%
Revenue Next 2Y12.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.53%
EBIT growth 1Y0.91%
EBIT growth 3Y52.75%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.83%
EBIT Next Year303.2%
EBIT Next 3Y65.43%
EBIT Next 5Y35.29%
FCF growth 1Y-51.27%
FCF growth 3Y-3.59%
FCF growth 5Y-16.92%
OCF growth 1Y-43.96%
OCF growth 3Y5.72%
OCF growth 5Y-8.32%
SUPERIOR PLUS CORP / SPB.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SUPERIOR PLUS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SPB.CA.
What is the valuation status of SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SPB stock?
SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SPB stock?
The financial health rating of SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SPB stock?
The dividend rating of SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 460.38%.