SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.76 CAD
+0.11 (+1.95%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SYZ. SYZ was compared to 67 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.
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
The Return On Assets of SYZ (-3.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SYZ has a Return On Equity (-9.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SYZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: SYZ outperforms 61.19% 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 12.48%.
| 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
SYZ has a better Operating Margin (0.27%) than 62.69% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SYZ's Gross Margin of 58.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 59.70% of its industry peers.
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.
SYZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SYZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.09, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.79% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is in the better half of the industry: SYZ outperforms 73.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SYZ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
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.
SYZ has a Current ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: SYZ underperforms 68.66% 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.
SYZ has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: SYZ underperforms 68.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SYZ have decreased strongly by -132.14% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the last 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.
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
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SYZ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SYZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYZ is cheaper than 74.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.11 |
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
SYZ has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
SYZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.20. SYZ pays more dividend than 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, SYZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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.
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-31.07%
EPS Next 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.76
+0.11 (+1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap134.73M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target9.95 (72.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.43 | ||
| P/B | 4.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.11 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY6.48%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SYLOGIST LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 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 3 / 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.