SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:SYZ - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
SYZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Software industry. SYZ has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
SYZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SYZ had positive earnings in each 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 (-1.25%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a better Return On Equity (-3.52%) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.99%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.25% | ||
| ROE | -3.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.99% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SYZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SYZ's Operating Margin of 4.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYZ has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 58.94%, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% 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 | 4.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.94% |
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y-29.86%
PM growth 3Y-30.69%
PM growth 5Y-45.36%
GM growth 3Y-6.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.67%
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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
SYZ has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that SYZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SYZ has a Altman-Z score (1.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SYZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.71. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SYZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.71) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, SYZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% 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 | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC13.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SYZ (0.54) is worse than 71.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SYZ's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ is outperformed by 71.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SYZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -169.14%.
Measured over the past years, SYZ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -39.64% on average per year.
SYZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.70%.
Measured over the past years, SYZ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-169.14%
EPS 3Y-16.56%
EPS 5Y-39.64%
EPS Q2Q%-200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y19.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%-1.22%
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 73.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-178.83%
EPS Next 2Y61.59%
EPS Next 3Y73.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 93.59, the valuation of SYZ can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SYZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 93.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SYZ's earnings are expected to grow with 73.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.59%
EPS Next 3Y73.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.39%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.66, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.39, SYZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SYZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.75%!
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)6.75%
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.
The dividend of SYZ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-75.54%
EPS Next 2Y61.59%
EPS Next 3Y73.86%
TSX:SYZ (2/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.02
-0.14 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap234.57M
Analysts82
Price Target13.87 (38.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.75%
DP-75.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-184.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-227.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-142.65%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-149.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-227.32%
Max EPS beat(4)-73.94%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-94.43%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-62.5%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)2%
PT rev (3m)2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-62.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-233.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 93.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.07 | ||
| P/B | 6.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.06 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY1.07%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)0.55
OCFY5.53%
SpS2.84
BVpS1.5
TBVpS-1.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.25% | ||
| ROE | -3.52% | ||
| ROCE | 7.25% | ||
| ROIC | 3.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 4.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y-29.86%
PM growth 3Y-30.69%
PM growth 5Y-45.36%
GM growth 3Y-6.43%
GM growth 5Y-3.67%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score5
WACC13.21%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)29.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.81%
Profit Quality(3y)476.54%
Profit Quality(5y)344.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-169.14%
EPS 3Y-16.56%
EPS 5Y-39.64%
EPS Q2Q%-200%
EPS Next Y-178.83%
EPS Next 2Y61.59%
EPS Next 3Y73.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y19.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%-1.22%
Revenue Next Year1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%
EBIT growth 1Y6.51%
EBIT growth 3Y9.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.86%
EBIT Next Year286.67%
EBIT Next 3Y78.42%
EBIT Next 5Y52.08%
FCF growth 1Y213.63%
FCF growth 3Y37.6%
FCF growth 5Y-14.8%
OCF growth 1Y272.18%
OCF growth 3Y50.12%
OCF growth 5Y-5.13%