SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:SYZ • CA87132P1027

4.12 CAD
-0.16 (-3.74%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SYZ. SYZ was compared to 69 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SYZ have multiple concerns. SYZ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SYZ has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year SYZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years SYZ 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SYZ had a positive operating cash flow.
SYZ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSYZ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -3.30%, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SYZ has a Return On Equity (-9.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SYZ (0.21%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SYZ is significantly below the industry average of 12.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.3%
ROE -9.25%
ROIC 0.21%
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)2.45%
ROE(5y)4.08%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
SYZ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSYZ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • SYZ's Operating Margin of 0.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
  • SYZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SYZ has a Gross Margin (58.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYZ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.94%
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%
SYZ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSYZ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SYZ is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SYZ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SYZ has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SYZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SYZ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingSYZ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
SYZ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSYZ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that SYZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.72, SYZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SYZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SYZ would need 2.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SYZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.17) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SYZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
  • Although SYZ does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.17
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC10.39%
SYZ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSYZ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

2.3 Liquidity

  • SYZ has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.83, SYZ is not doing good in the industry: 65.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SYZ has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: SYZ underperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
SYZ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSYZ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for SYZ have decreased strongly by -132.14% in the last year.
  • SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.89%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-132.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%

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 Y-395.66%
EPS Next 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
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.
SYZ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSYZ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 50M 100M
SYZ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSYZ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SYZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Also next year SYZ is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
SYZ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSYZ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SYZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SYZ is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.95
EV/EBITDA 9.69
SYZ.CA Per share dataSYZ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SYZ's earnings are expected to grow with 129.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of SYZ dropped by -23.28% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.27, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, SYZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

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
SYZ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareSYZ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • SYZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-31.07%
EPS Next 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
SYZ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSYZ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M

SYLOGIST LTD

TSX:SYZ (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

4.12

-0.16 (-3.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners46.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap96.37M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target8.93 (116.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
DP-31.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-362.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-464.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-260.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-231.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-464.07%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-190.42%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-140.03%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-104.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.67%
PT rev (1m)-10.26%
PT rev (3m)-12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.53
P/FCF 10.95
P/OCF 11.04
P/B 2.96
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.69
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY9.13%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY9.06%
SpS2.7
BVpS1.39
TBVpS-1.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.3%
ROE -9.25%
ROCE 0.3%
ROIC 0.21%
ROICexc 0.28%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.94%
FCFM 13.92%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 2.17
Debt/EBITDA 1.82
Cap/Depr 0.64%
Cap/Sales 0.1%
Interest Coverage 0.17
Cash Conversion 83.45%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score5
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.02
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)-132.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
EPS Next Y-395.66%
EPS Next 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue Next Year-5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-94.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.29%
EBIT Next Year234.41%
EBIT Next 3Y95.7%
EBIT Next 5Y65.69%
FCF growth 1Y35.13%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-17.32%
OCF growth 3Y-13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-6.36%

SYLOGIST LTD / SYZ.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SYLOGIST LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SYZ.CA.


What is the valuation status for SYZ stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) stock?

SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is SYLOGIST LTD?

The financial health rating of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SYLOGIST LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) is expected to decline by -395.66% in the next year.