WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
27.52 CAD
-0.03 (-0.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WJX. WJX was compared to 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.
Of the past 5 years WJX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WJX's Return On Assets of 3.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.71%, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Profit Margin of WJX (2.16%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WJX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.84%, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WJX's Gross Margin of 18.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
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 2.90 indicates that WJX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WJX has a Altman-Z score (2.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WJX would need 2.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WJX's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 75.00% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, WJX is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that WJX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WJX's Current ratio of 2.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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.
WJX has a Quick ratio (0.84) which 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
The earnings per share for WJX have decreased strongly by -13.24% 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 3.71%.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%69.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
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 11.53% yearly.
WJX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.34%
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 11.05, 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 (26.50), we can say WJX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.71, the valuation of WJX can be described as reasonable.
WJX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.93. WJX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WJX is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)3.58
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
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 6.33. WJX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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.
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
65.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WJX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.74%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
TSX:WJX (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.52
-0.03 (-0.11%)
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 Cap604.34M
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)46.37M
Analysts50
Price Target27.29 (-0.84%)
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.85%
Min EPS beat(2)7.23%
Max EPS beat(2)20.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.71%
Max EPS beat(4)44.21%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.09%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.59%
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)9.18%
PT rev (3m)10.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY9.05%
EPS(NY)3.16
Fwd EY11.48%
FCF(TTM)8.2
FCFY29.8%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY31.18%
SpS97.96
BVpS24.25
TBVpS16.11
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)3.58
Graham Number36.86
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 | 2.9 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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)-13.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%69.77%
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.81%
EBIT growth 3Y6.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.27%
EBIT Next Year54.85%
EBIT Next 3Y16.82%
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 8 / 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 11.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.
What is the financial health of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 4 / 10.