SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.39 CAD
-0.06 (-1.1%)
Taking everything into account, SYZ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SYZ was compared to 63 industry peers in the Software industry. While SYZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SYZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SYZ has reported negative net income.
In the past year SYZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With a Return On Assets value of -3.30%, SYZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SYZ has a Return On Equity (-9.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.21%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% 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 11.54%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 0.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYZ has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.94%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.49% 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
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.
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 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.03, SYZ is doing worse than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SYZ is 2.17, which is a good value as it means it would take SYZ, 2.17 years of fcf income to pay off 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 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SYZ (0.59) is worse than 60.32% 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 | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC9.97%
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 worse Current ratio (0.83) than 69.84% 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 69.84% 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%.
SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.89%.
SYZ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.77% yearly.
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
SYZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 129.58% yearly.
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-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
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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 66.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SYZ.
SYZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. SYZ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.71 |
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 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SYZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
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
SYZ has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of SYZ has falen by -26.96%. 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 1.68, 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 2.32, SYZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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
SYZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-31.07%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.39
-0.06 (-1.1%)
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 Cap126.07M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target10.2 (89.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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)-4%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.71 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.44 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY1.5%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY6.98%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY6.93%
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 | 1.03 |
F-Score5
WACC9.97%
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-292.78%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
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-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
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 Year251.94%
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 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%.