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ALARIS EQUITY PARTNERS (AD-DB-A.CA) Stock Overview

Canada - TSX:AD-DB-A - CA011664AB52

102.8 CAD
+0.8 (+0.78%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AD-DB-A. AD-DB-A was compared to 80 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AD-DB-A scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. AD-DB-A does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AD-DB-A was profitable.
In the past year AD-DB-A has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
AD-DB-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AD-DB-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

AD-DB-A has a Return On Assets of 10.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AD-DB-A outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AD-DB-A (12.49%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AD-DB-A (8.13%) is better than 82.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AD-DB-A is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.71%
ROE 12.49%
ROIC 8.13%
ROA(3y)12.82%
ROA(5y)10.38%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.46%
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAD-DB-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 80.23%, AD-DB-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AD-DB-A has grown nicely.
AD-DB-A's Operating Margin of 83.15% is amongst the best of the industry. AD-DB-A outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AD-DB-A has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 83.15%
PM (TTM) 80.23%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-0.65%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y36.9%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AD-DB-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AD-DB-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AD-DB-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

AD-DB-A has an Altman-Z score of 16.50. This indicates that AD-DB-A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AD-DB-A's Altman-Z score of 16.50 is amongst the best of the industry. AD-DB-A outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that AD-DB-A is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AD-DB-A (0.14) is better than 61.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 16.5
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAD-DB-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

AD-DB-A has a Current Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that AD-DB-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AD-DB-A's Current ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AD-DB-A is outperformed by 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that AD-DB-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, AD-DB-A is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AD-DB-A have decreased strongly by -22.81% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
AD-DB-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -22.57%.
Measured over the past years, AD-DB-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.81%
EPS 3Y12.09%
EPS 5Y15.03%
EPS Q2Q%-156.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%20.92%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.34% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
AD-DB-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-60.88%
EPS Next 2Y-32.3%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-21.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
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 decreasing.
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAD-DB-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.33, AD-DB-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
AD-DB-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AD-DB-A is more expensive than 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, AD-DB-A is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.41, AD-DB-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AD-DB-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
AD-DB-A is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.33
Fwd PE 50.41
AD-DB-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAD-DB-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AD-DB-A is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 34.49
AD-DB-A.CA Per share dataAD-DB-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AD-DB-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AD-DB-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y-32.3%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AD-DB-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.44%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, AD-DB-A pays a better dividend. On top of this AD-DB-A pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AD-DB-A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of AD-DB-A decreases each year by -3.80%.
AD-DB-A is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

46.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AD-DB-A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AD-DB-A's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP46.26%
EPS Next 2Y-32.3%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
AD-DB-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAD-DB-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
AD-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout.AD-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AD-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALARIS EQUITY PARTNERS

TSX:AD-DB-A (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

102.8

+0.8 (+0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03
Inst Owners6.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.66B
Analysts83.08
Price Target140.24 (36.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.44%
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.8%
DP46.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-96.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-192.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)36.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-192.35%
Max EPS beat(4)241.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)73.04%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)50.84%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)53.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.48%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-36.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)71.29%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.62%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.95%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-16.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.33
Fwd PE 50.41
P/S 27.91
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.34
P/tB 4.34
EV/EBITDA 34.49
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY1.98%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.64
OCFYN/A
SpS3.68
BVpS23.66
TBVpS23.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.71%
ROE 12.49%
ROCE 11.29%
ROIC 8.13%
ROICexc 8.16%
ROICexgc 8.16%
OM 83.15%
PM (TTM) 80.23%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)12.82%
ROA(5y)10.38%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.46%
ROICexc(3y)9.45%
ROICexc(5y)8.62%
ROICexgc(3y)9.45%
ROICexgc(5y)8.62%
ROCE(3y)12.85%
ROCE(5y)11.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.49%
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-0.65%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y36.9%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.1
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 34.19
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 16.5
F-Score1
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)66.1%
Profit Quality(5y)124.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.81%
EPS 3Y12.09%
EPS 5Y15.03%
EPS Q2Q%-156.52%
EPS Next Y-60.88%
EPS Next 2Y-32.3%
EPS Next 3Y-17.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%20.92%
Revenue Next Year-21.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.39%
EBIT growth 5Y5.39%
EBIT Next Year-37.52%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-126.08%
FCF growth 3Y-21.22%
FCF growth 5Y-7.39%
OCF growth 1Y-126.08%
OCF growth 3Y-21.22%
OCF growth 5Y-7.39%