SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:SYZ - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall SYZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SYZ against 64 industry peers in the Software industry. SYZ has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SYZ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SYZ has reported negative net income.
SYZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SYZ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SYZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SYZ has a Return On Assets (-1.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SYZ (-3.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SYZ's Return On Invested Capital of 2.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 67.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SYZ is significantly below the industry average of 12.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.24% | ||
| ROE | -3.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.69% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)2.45%
ROE(5y)4.08%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of SYZ (3.58%) is better than 64.06% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SYZ (59.38%) is better than 60.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYZ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.38% |
OM growth 3Y-37.04%
OM growth 5Y-32.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.68%
GM growth 5Y-4.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SYZ is destroying value.
SYZ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SYZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SYZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SYZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is not the best score and indicates that SYZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SYZ has a Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SYZ outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.84. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SYZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.84) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SYZ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SYZ, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC9.8%
2.3 Liquidity
SYZ has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SYZ's Current ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, SYZ is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SYZ have decreased strongly by -460.00% in the last year.
SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.43%.
SYZ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-460%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SYZ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 129.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SYZ will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y450.69%
EPS Next 2Y196.47%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SYZ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
SYZ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SYZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYZ is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SYZ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SYZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SYZ is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
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 SYZ's earnings are expected to grow with 129.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y196.47%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.47%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.68, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 92.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, SYZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SYZ decreases each year by -35.70%.
SYZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SYZ has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SYZ are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SYZ will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-81.3%
EPS Next 2Y196.47%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.49
-0.34 (-3.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.4%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.58M
Analysts82
Price Target13.22 (55.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
DP-81.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-100.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-397.1%
Max EPS beat(2)197.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-142.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-397.1%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-116.05%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-80.26%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-62.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.67%
PT rev (1m)-1.58%
PT rev (3m)-1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-196.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-175%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.74 | ||
| P/S | 3.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.84 | ||
| P/B | 5.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.63 |
EPS(TTM)-0.05
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY2.88%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY5.31%
SpS2.81
BVpS1.55
TBVpS-1.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.24% | ||
| ROE | -3.16% | ||
| ROCE | 3.78% | ||
| ROIC | 2.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 59.38% | ||
| FCFM | 15.83% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)2.45%
ROE(5y)4.08%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
ROICexc(3y)4.46%
ROICexc(5y)8.39%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.2%
ROCE(5y)7.98%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-50.3%
OM growth 3Y-37.04%
OM growth 5Y-32.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.68%
GM growth 5Y-4.95%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score5
WACC9.8%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)10.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-460%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.82%
EPS Next Y450.69%
EPS Next 2Y196.47%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.29%
EBIT Next Year371.91%
EBIT Next 3Y95.7%
EBIT Next 5Y65.69%
FCF growth 1Y-6.31%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-26.4%
OCF growth 3Y-13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-6.36%