YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:Y - CA9855721069 - Common Stock
11.29 CAD
-0.05 (-0.44%)
Taking everything into account, Y scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Y was compared to 10 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Y has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. Y has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make Y a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
Y had positive earnings in the past year.
Y had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Y had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years Y had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of Y (8.31%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Y has a Return On Equity of 27.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Y has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.82%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for Y is significantly above the industry average of 13.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.81%) for Y is well above the current ROIC(17.82%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.31% | ||
| ROE | 27.57% | ||
| ROIC | 17.82% |
ROA(3y)26.32%
ROA(5y)23.71%
ROE(3y)90.05%
ROE(5y)107.35%
ROIC(3y)34.81%
ROIC(5y)31.12%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of Y (6.55%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Y's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Y has a Operating Margin of 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Y's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.17%, Y is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.55% | ||
| GM | 20.17% |
OM growth 3Y-15.34%
OM growth 5Y-10.56%
PM growth 3Y-22.05%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-12.35%
GM growth 5Y-9.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Y has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, Y has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, Y has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, Y has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that Y is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Y has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Y is 1.24, which is an excellent value as it means it would take Y, only 1.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Y's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: Y outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for Y, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC9.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.42, Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Y has a Quick Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Y has a better Quick ratio (2.42) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
Y shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -58.53%.
Measured over the past years, Y shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.80% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, Y shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.53%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-35.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-8.13%
3.2 Future
Y is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -12.37% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-41.67%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of Y.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Y's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.26, which indicates a very decent valuation of Y.
Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of Y may justify a higher PE ratio.
Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.37% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.91%, Y is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.89, Y pays a better dividend. On top of this Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.91% |
5.2 History
Y has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Y has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
Y pays out 102.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP102.46%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
TSX:Y (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.29
-0.05 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap155.35M
Revenue(TTM)202.23M
Net Income(TTM)13.24M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (-0.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP102.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | 6.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY12.11%
FCF(TTM)2.18
FCFY19.28%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY20.35%
SpS14.7
BVpS3.49
TBVpS1.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.31% | ||
| ROE | 27.57% | ||
| ROCE | 23.58% | ||
| ROIC | 17.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.97% | ||
| OM | 14.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.55% | ||
| GM | 20.17% | ||
| FCFM | 14.81% |
ROA(3y)26.32%
ROA(5y)23.71%
ROE(3y)90.05%
ROE(5y)107.35%
ROIC(3y)34.81%
ROIC(5y)31.12%
ROICexc(3y)49.32%
ROICexc(5y)50.66%
ROICexgc(3y)89.65%
ROICexgc(5y)95.28%
ROCE(3y)46.05%
ROCE(5y)41.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.84%
OM growth 3Y-15.34%
OM growth 5Y-10.56%
PM growth 3Y-22.05%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-12.35%
GM growth 5Y-9.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 226.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score5
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)26.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.62%
Profit Quality(3y)99.08%
Profit Quality(5y)127.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.53%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-35.48%
EPS Next Y-41.67%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-8.13%
Revenue Next Year-7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.14%
EBIT Next Year0.69%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.73%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.62%
FCF growth 3Y-28.39%
FCF growth 5Y-23.01%
OCF growth 1Y-19.97%
OCF growth 3Y-28.01%
OCF growth 5Y-23.07%
YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA / Y.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to Y.CA.
What is the valuation status for Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
The financial health rating of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is expected to decline by -41.67% in the next year.