SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.64 CAD
+0.04 (+0.71%)
Overall SYZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SYZ against 65 industry peers in the Software industry. SYZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SYZ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent 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.
SYZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SYZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SYZ has a Return On Assets of -3.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SYZ outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Return On Equity of -9.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SYZ (0.21%) is better than 64.62% of its industry peers.
SYZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of SYZ (0.27%) is better than 66.15% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.94%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
SYZ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SYZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SYZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.09, 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 1.09, SYZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.17, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.08% of the companies in the same 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 | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SYZ has a worse Current ratio (0.83) than 66.15% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of SYZ (0.83) is worse than 66.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SYZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -132.14%.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the past year.
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.
SYZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.68% yearly.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SYZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SYZ. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SYZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SYZ is cheaper than 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of SYZ has falen by -21.12%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.23, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 90.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, SYZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SYZ decreases each year by -35.70%.
SYZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of SYZ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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%
TSX:SYZ (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.64
+0.04 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.92M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
DP-31.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)-6.4%
PT rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-64.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 15 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.11 | ||
| P/B | 4.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY6.67%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY6.62%
SpS2.7
BVpS1.39
TBVpS-1.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.09 |
F-Score5
WACC10.11%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SYZ.CA.
What is the valuation status of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) 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 sustainable is the dividend of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -31.07%.