ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ACO-X - CA0467894006 - Common Stock
52.73 CAD
+0.02 (+0.04%)
Taking everything into account, ACO-X scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACO-X was compared to 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. ACO-X has an average financial health and profitability rating. ACO-X has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ACO-X had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACO-X had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ACO-X has always been profitable.
ACO-X had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ACO-X has a Return On Assets of 1.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACO-X outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ACO-X (9.28%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.71%, ACO-X is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACO-X is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.65%, ACO-X is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ACO-X's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ACO-X (24.24%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
ACO-X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 75.61%, ACO-X is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACO-X has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.65% | ||
| GM | 75.61% |
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACO-X is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACO-X has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACO-X has less shares outstanding
ACO-X has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ACO-X has an Altman-Z score of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that ACO-X is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ACO-X (0.77) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACO-X is 33.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACO-X, 33.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACO-X has a better Debt to FCF ratio (33.61) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.56 is on the high side and indicates that ACO-X has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACO-X (2.56) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC5.04%
2.3 Liquidity
ACO-X has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that ACO-X is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.61, ACO-X belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ACO-X has a better Quick ratio (1.45) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACO-X shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.20%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, ACO-X shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% in the past year.
ACO-X shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.2%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ACO-X will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.72% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACO-X will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of ACO-X can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ACO-X.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACO-X to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say ACO-X is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.37, the valuation of ACO-X can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACO-X is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACO-X to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.27), we can say ACO-X is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACO-X, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACO-X is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACO-X's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y3.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACO-X has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.83, ACO-X pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.46. 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ACO-X!
ACO-X's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ACO-X has a limited annual growth rate of 3.93%.
ACO-X has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ACO-X has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
ACO-X pays out 50.80% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ACO-X's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.72%
TSX:ACO-X (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.73
+0.02 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.91B
Revenue(TTM)5.08B
Net Income(TTM)439.00M
Analysts78.67
Price Target57.41 (8.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
DP50.8%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(4)10.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.59%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.35%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.18%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.91%
PT rev (1m)1.03%
PT rev (3m)0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY8.8%
FCF(TTM)3.24
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)20.96
OCFY39.74%
SpS45.28
BVpS42.2
TBVpS30.23
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.95
Graham Number64.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.28% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.03% | ||
| OM | 24.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.65% | ||
| GM | 75.61% | ||
| FCFM | 7.15% |
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)7.94%
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.06%
ROICexc(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc(3y)4.27%
ROICexgc(5y)4.16%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)4.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.55%
OM growth 3Y2.6%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y14.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 238.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score6
WACC5.04%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)212.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.75%
Profit Quality(3y)134.57%
Profit Quality(5y)187.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.2%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
EPS Next Y7.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.99%
EPS Next 3Y4.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.06%
EBIT growth 3Y7.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.22%
EBIT Next Year427.2%
EBIT Next 3Y80.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.22%
FCF growth 3Y-8.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y13.97%
OCF growth 3Y5.63%
OCF growth 5Y7.34%
ATCO LTD -CLASS I / ACO-X.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACO-X.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) stock?
ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ATCO LTD -CLASS I based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 11.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.
How financially healthy is ATCO LTD -CLASS I?
The financial health rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 5 / 10.