ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACO-X - CA0467894006 - Common Stock
52.57 CAD
-0.58 (-1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ACO-X. ACO-X was compared to 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. ACO-X has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ACO-X is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ACO-X had positive earnings in the past year.
ACO-X had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 (1.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ACO-X has a better Return On Equity (9.08%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.73%, ACO-X is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ACO-X had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 9.08% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% |
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
The Profit Margin of ACO-X (8.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACO-X has declined.
ACO-X has a Operating Margin (24.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACO-X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ACO-X has a Gross Margin of 74.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACO-X outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
ACO-X's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 74.9% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
The debt/assets ratio for ACO-X is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that ACO-X is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ACO-X's Altman-Z score of 0.77 is amongst the best of the industry. ACO-X outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
ACO-X has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.90. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACO-X would need 27.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACO-X has a better Debt to FCF ratio (27.90) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that ACO-X has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.64, ACO-X 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 | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC5.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that ACO-X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ACO-X has a better Current ratio (1.81) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ACO-X has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that ACO-X is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACO-X has a better Quick ratio (1.66) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.19% over the past year.
ACO-X shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.10% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ACO-X shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.19%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%13.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
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 5.04% 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 0.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.58, which indicates a very decent valuation of ACO-X.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACO-X is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, ACO-X is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of ACO-X.
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACO-X, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. ACO-X is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACO-X indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACO-X is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACO-X indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACO-X is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
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)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACO-X has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.76, ACO-X pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.54. 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ACO-X!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ACO-X pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
52.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACO-X. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ACO-X is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP52.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
TSX:ACO-X (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.57
-0.58 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.89B
Revenue(TTM)5.14B
Net Income(TTM)431.00M
Analysts78.57
Price Target59.5 (13.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.93%
DP52.2%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(2)8.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(4)8.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.91%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.29%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.26%
PT rev (1m)3.64%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY8.64%
EPS(NY)4.74
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)4.14
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)21.76
OCFY41.39%
SpS45.88
BVpS42.35
TBVpS30.16
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.9
Graham Number65.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 9.08% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.15% | ||
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 74.9% | ||
| FCFM | 9.02% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score7
WACC5.01%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)10.19%
EPS 3Y8.59%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%13.58%
EPS Next Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y0.98%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
Revenue Next Year-5%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.67%
EBIT growth 3Y7.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.22%
EBIT Next Year409.03%
EBIT Next 3Y77.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.09%
FCF growth 3Y-8.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y16.42%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for ATCO LTD -CLASS I?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 4 / 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 11.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.24.
How financially healthy is ATCO LTD -CLASS I?
The financial health rating of ATCO LTD -CLASS I (ACO-X.CA) is 5 / 10.