SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.7 CAD
-0.07 (-1.21%)
Taking everything into account, SYZ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SYZ was compared to 64 industry peers in the Software industry. SYZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, SYZ is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SYZ had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year SYZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 better Return On Assets (-3.30%) than 60.94% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Return On Equity of -9.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.21%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SYZ is significantly below the industry average of 12.19%.
| 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 67.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYZ has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.94%, SYZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.06% 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 | 0.27% | ||
| 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
SYZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
2.2 Solvency
SYZ has an Altman-Z score of 1.12. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SYZ has a Altman-Z score (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SYZ (2.17) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating 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 43.75% 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 | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.83, SYZ is doing worse than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SYZ's Quick ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ is outperformed by 65.63% 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.
Measured over the past years, SYZ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 129.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
Also next year SYZ is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.13% 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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.38 |
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 2Y19.95%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.20, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 92.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, SYZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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.
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 (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.7
-0.07 (-1.21%)
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 Cap133.32M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target9.95 (74.56%)
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)-2.5%
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)-26.19%
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 | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.27 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.38 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY6.55%
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 | 1.12 |
F-Score5
WACC10.16%
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.