WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
24.87 CAD
+0.31 (+1.26%)
Overall WJX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WJX against 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WJX have multiple concerns. WJX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WJX was profitable.
In the past year WJX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WJX has been profitable.
WJX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WJX has a Return On Assets (2.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WJX's Return On Equity of 6.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.23%, WJX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same 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.
WJX's Operating Margin of 4.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WJX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
WJX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WJX has a Gross Margin (18.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WJX is destroying value.
WJX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that WJX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.84, WJX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WJX is 3.69, which is a good value as it means it would take WJX, 3.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WJX has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
WJX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WJX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WJX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that WJX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, WJX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, WJX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.09% on average per year.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.19%.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WJX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y9%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36, the valuation of WJX can be described as reasonable.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WJX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say WJX is valued rather cheaply.
WJX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WJX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.55), we can say WJX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WJX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
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)1.2
PEG (5Y)3.68
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, WJX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.42, WJX pays a better dividend. On top of this WJX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, WJX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
5.2 History
WJX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WJX has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
84.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WJX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.54%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
TSX:WJX (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.87
+0.31 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap544.90M
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)36.04M
Analysts50
Price Target24.99 (0.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
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)1.03%
PT rev (3m)6.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.81%
EPS(NY)2.86
Fwd EY11.51%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY23.83%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY25.73%
SpS98.09
BVpS23.82
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)3.68
Graham Number34.26
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.73%
ROICexgc 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 | 2.84 |
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y9%
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 Year47.38%
EBIT Next 3Y15.68%
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
WAJAX CORP / WJX.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WJX.CA.
What is the valuation status of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 11.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.
What is the financial health of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 3 / 10.