SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
6.38 CAD
-0.03 (-0.47%)
Overall SYZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SYZ against 63 industry peers in the Software industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SYZ while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
SYZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SYZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.32%, SYZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SYZ's Return On Equity of -8.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.47%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SYZ is significantly below the industry average of 12.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.32% | ||
| ROE | -8.26% | ||
| ROIC | 0.47% |
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 Operating Margin of 0.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: SYZ outperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.87%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYZ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.87% |
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
SYZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.55, we must say that SYZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.55, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SYZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SYZ would need 2.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SYZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.39) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SYZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 41.27% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC10.24%
2.3 Liquidity
SYZ has a Current Ratio of 0.71. 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 Current ratio of SYZ (0.71) is worse than 68.25% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.71) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SYZ have decreased strongly by -3150.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.15% 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)-3150%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-485.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-9.97%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 129.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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-292.78%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 78.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SYZ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, SYZ is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SYZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SYZ is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
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 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.65%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of SYZ dropped by -31.40% 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 1.58, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 92.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, SYZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
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
SYZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-34.03%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.38
-0.03 (-0.47%)
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 Cap149.23M
Revenue(TTM)63.88M
Net Income(TTM)-2745000
Analysts82
Price Target10.63 (66.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
DP-34.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-328.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-397.1%
Max EPS beat(2)-260.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-172.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-397.1%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-135.63%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-100.26%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-76.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.09%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-19.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-150.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-212%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.96 | ||
| P/S | 2.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.75 | ||
| P/B | 4.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.27 |
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY1.27%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY5.33%
SpS2.73
BVpS1.42
TBVpS-1.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.32% | ||
| ROE | -8.26% | ||
| ROCE | 0.66% | ||
| ROIC | 0.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 0.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.87% | ||
| FCFM | 12.47% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score4
WACC10.24%
ROIC/WACC0.05
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)-3150%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-485.71%
EPS Next Y-292.78%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-9.97%
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-90.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.29%
EBIT Next Year251.94%
EBIT Next 3Y95.7%
EBIT Next 5Y65.69%
FCF growth 1Y-11.28%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-36.39%
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 4 / 10 to SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 -34.03%.