ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ACX - CA0049591021 - Common Stock
4.98 CAD
-0.01 (-0.2%)
ACX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. ACX scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ACX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ACX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACX had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ACX reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years ACX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.97%, ACX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX has a Return On Equity (10.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACX is outperformed by 62.96% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACX is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)-9.55%
ROIC(3y)7.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.54%, ACX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.09%, ACX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX has a Gross Margin of 21.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACX outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 21.97% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ACX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ACX has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that ACX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACX's Altman-Z score of 2.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
ACX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.18. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ACX would need 3.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACX outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that ACX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, ACX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ACX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ACX has a Current ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ACX has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that ACX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACX has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.88%.
Looking at the last year, ACX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 36.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y109.12%
Revenue growth 5Y36.58%
Sales Q2Q%-20.34%
3.2 Future
ACX is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-73.04%
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.94%
3.3 Evolution
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
ACX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.32.
ACX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACX is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say ACX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.26, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACX is valued cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ACX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
81.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACX's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ACX (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
4.98
-0.01 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap166.63M
Revenue(TTM)493.71M
Net Income(TTM)27.34M
Analysts80
Price Target7.59 (52.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-188.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-449.45%
Max EPS beat(2)72.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-58.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-449.45%
Max EPS beat(4)135.15%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.42%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-38.04%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.94%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)190%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY19%
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY19.45%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY43.31%
SpS14.76
BVpS7.45
TBVpS4.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.96% | ||
| ROCE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.83% | ||
| OM | 7.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 21.97% | ||
| FCFM | 6.56% |
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)-9.55%
ROIC(3y)7.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.3%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score5
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)222.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.71%
EPS Next Y-73.04%
EPS Next 2Y-20.05%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y109.12%
Revenue growth 5Y36.58%
Sales Q2Q%-20.34%
Revenue Next Year-16.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year45.78%
EBIT Next 3Y21.77%
EBIT Next 5Y12.17%
FCF growth 1Y-51.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.4%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y79.87%
ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD / ACX.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) stock?
ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ACX stock?
The financial health rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of ACT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (ACX.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.