SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.32 CAD
-0.06 (-1.12%)
SYZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Software industry. SYZ may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SYZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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 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 Return On Assets of -3.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SYZ outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
SYZ's Return On Equity of -9.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: SYZ outperforms 60.32% 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 12.27%.
| 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 Operating Margin (0.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYZ has declined.
SYZ has a better Gross Margin (58.94%) than 63.49% of its industry peers.
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.
SYZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SYZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SYZ has an Altman-Z score of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SYZ (1.02) is worse than 60.32% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SYZ (2.17) is better than 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, SYZ is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC10.2%
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 69.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, SYZ is not doing good in the industry: 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the past 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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 65.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SYZ.
SYZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. SYZ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 65.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SYZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
84.13% 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 | 14.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.5 |
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 0.74%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of SYZ dropped by -33.91% 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.
SYZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.76. SYZ pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SYZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
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-31.07%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.32
-0.06 (-1.12%)
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 Cap124.43M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target10.2 (91.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
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)-158.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 65.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.25 | ||
| P/B | 3.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.5 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY1.52%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY7.07%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY7.02%
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 | 1.02 |
F-Score5
WACC10.2%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 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 3 / 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%.