WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
26.59 CAD
-0.19 (-0.71%)
WJX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. WJX has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WJX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WJX was profitable.
WJX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WJX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WJX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.23%, WJX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX has a Return On Equity of 8.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WJX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Return On Invested Capital (7.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROIC | 7.77% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.16%, WJX is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WJX has declined.
WJX has a Operating Margin (4.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WJX has remained more or less at the same level.
WJX has a Gross Margin (18.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.16% | ||
| GM | 18.94% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WJX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.89 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 2.89, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WJX is 2.67, which is a good value as it means it would take WJX, 2.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WJX's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.67 is amongst the best of the industry. WJX outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WJX (0.82) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that WJX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.22, WJX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This is a bad value and indicates that WJX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WJX (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WJX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.24%.
WJX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.09% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.71% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%161.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.19%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.03, the valuation of WJX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WJX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.25, 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/Forward Earnings ratio.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WJX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 3.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WJX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)3.57
EPS Next 2Y9.19%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.63%, WJX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.52. WJX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WJX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
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
65.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WJX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.19%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
TSX:WJX (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.59
-0.19 (-0.71%)
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 Cap582.59M
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)46.37M
Analysts50
Price Target24.99 (-6.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP65.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)1.03%
PT rev (3m)3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.41
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)2.87
Fwd EY10.81%
FCF(TTM)8.22
FCFY30.91%
OCF(TTM)8.6
OCFY32.34%
SpS98.18
BVpS24.31
TBVpS16.15
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)3.57
Graham Number36.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROCE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 7.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.49% | ||
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.16% | ||
| GM | 18.94% | ||
| FCFM | 8.37% |
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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 388.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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)-36.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%161.08%
EPS Next Y11.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.19%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.81%
EBIT growth 3Y6.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.27%
EBIT Next Year47.38%
EBIT Next 3Y15.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y239.07%
FCF growth 3Y-30.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y259.13%
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 5 / 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 4 / 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 11.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
What is the financial health of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 4 / 10.