SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SPB - CA86828P1036 - Common Stock
7.21 CAD
-0.02 (-0.28%)
Taking everything into account, SPB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SPB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 of 0.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.95%, SPB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPB has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.54%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
SPB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.06%. This 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
The Profit Margin of SPB (0.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SPB has a Operating Margin of 7.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SPB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SPB (52.36%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
SPB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPB is destroying value.
SPB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SPB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SPB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.47, we must say that SPB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SPB has a Altman-Z score (0.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SPB has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.40. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SPB would need 9.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.40, SPB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SPB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.18) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC5.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that SPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SPB's Current ratio of 0.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SPB has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that SPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SPB (0.66) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 316.31% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, SPB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.02% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)316.31%
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 34.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
SPB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y191.88%
EPS Next 2Y97.21%
EPS Next 3Y61.9%
EPS Next 5Y34.26%
Revenue Next Year23.62%
Revenue Next 2Y12.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.53%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 51.50, the valuation of SPB can be described as expensive.
SPB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. SPB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of SPB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, SPB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SPB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SPB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SPB's earnings are expected to grow with 61.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y97.21%
EPS Next 3Y61.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, SPB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SPB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.17.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SPB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPB decreases each year by -3.18%.
SPB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y97.21%
EPS Next 3Y61.9%
TSX:SPB (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.21
-0.02 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.47B
Net Income(TTM)15.90M
Analysts78.57
Price Target9.26 (28.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.18%
DP460.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-43.48%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-32.82%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-36.87%
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)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.7%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)16.94%
PT rev (1m)1.11%
PT rev (3m)-4.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-53.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY1.94%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY8.89%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY16.88%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY26.64%
SpS15.48
BVpS5.1
TBVpS-5.79
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.01
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 | 0.47 |
F-Score6
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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)316.31%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-74.22%
EPS Next Y191.88%
EPS Next 2Y97.21%
EPS Next 3Y61.9%
EPS Next 5Y34.26%
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 5Y35.53%
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 for SPB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SPB stock?
SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) is 51.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
How financially healthy is SUPERIOR PLUS CORP?
The financial health rating of SUPERIOR PLUS CORP (SPB.CA) is 3 / 10.