WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
23.59 CAD
+0.44 (+1.9%)
Taking everything into account, WJX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WJX was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WJX have multiple concerns. WJX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WJX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WJX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WJX has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years WJX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WJX has a worse Return On Assets (2.53%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Return On Equity (6.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX has a Return On Invested Capital (7.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 6.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.23% |
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
The Profit Margin of WJX (1.68%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WJX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.47%, WJX is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.58%, WJX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WJX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 18.58% |
OM growth 3Y-1.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-14.37%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.52%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WJX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 5 years ago, WJX has more shares outstanding
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that WJX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.81, WJX is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WJX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.69. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WJX would need 3.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WJX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84 indicates that WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WJX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.84) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.43%
2.3 Liquidity
WJX has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that WJX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WJX's Current ratio of 2.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Quick Ratio of 2.19. This is a bad value and indicates that WJX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WJX has a Quick ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WJX have decreased strongly by -35.59% in the last year.
WJX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.09% yearly.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.19%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.59%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%-29.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
3.2 Future
WJX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.06% yearly.
WJX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of WJX.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WJX.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WJX indicates a rather cheap valuation: WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)3.49
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WJX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.82%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.10, WJX pays a better dividend. On top of this WJX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
5.2 History
WJX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As WJX did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
WJX pays out 84.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
TSX:WJX (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.59
+0.44 (+1.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap516.86M
Analysts50
Price Target24.74 (4.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP84.54%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.72%
Min EPS beat(2)7.23%
Max EPS beat(2)44.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.86%
Max EPS beat(4)44.21%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.56%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)2.11%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.28%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY12.5%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY25.12%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY27.12%
SpS98.09
BVpS23.82
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)3.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 6.9% | ||
| ROCE | 9.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.87% | ||
| OM | 4.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 18.58% | ||
| FCFM | 6.04% |
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 3Y-6.73%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.11%
OM growth 3Y-1.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-14.37%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.52%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 360.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score6
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)16.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.59%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%-29.25%
EPS Next Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.51%
EBIT growth 3Y6.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.27%
EBIT Next Year51.4%
EBIT Next 3Y16.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y284.45%
FCF growth 3Y-30.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y334.42%
OCF growth 3Y-28.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A