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ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ADN - CA0042721005 - Common Stock

14.6 CAD
+0.05 (+0.34%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall ADN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ADN against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While ADN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. ADN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ADN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ADN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ADN has always been profitable.
ADN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ADN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFADN.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 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.36%, ADN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 4.19%, ADN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.63%, ADN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADN is in line with the industry average of 3.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.36%
ROE 4.19%
ROIC 1.63%
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)9.11%
ROE(5y)8.26%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.83%
ADN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICADN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

ADN's Profit Margin of 16.03% is amongst the best of the industry. ADN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.01%, ADN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ADN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ADN has a better Gross Margin (30.11%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ADN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.01%
PM (TTM) 16.03%
GM 30.11%
OM growth 3Y-3.67%
OM growth 5Y-1.71%
PM growth 3Y-1.44%
PM growth 5Y1.58%
GM growth 3Y0.77%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
ADN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsADN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ADN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ADN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ADN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ADN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingADN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
ADN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsADN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ADN has an Altman-Z score of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that ADN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.09, ADN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADN is 32.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take ADN, 32.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ADN (32.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ADN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, ADN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 32.89
Altman-Z 1.09
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC6.13%
ADN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFADN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that ADN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADN has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ADN underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that ADN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADN's Quick ratio of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ADN outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.88
ADN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesADN.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

ADN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -48.15%.
ADN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.80% yearly.
The Revenue for ADN has decreased by -28.86% in the past year. This is quite bad
ADN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.15%
EPS 3Y4.63%
EPS 5Y-9.8%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.86%
Revenue growth 3Y6.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.05%
Sales Q2Q%-11.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.83% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ADN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-52.71%
EPS Next 2Y-22.98%
EPS Next 3Y-10.65%
EPS Next 5Y-4.83%
Revenue Next Year-28.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ADN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesADN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ADN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesADN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ADN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.38.
ADN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ADN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say ADN is valued slightly cheaper.
ADN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. ADN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.38
Fwd PE 19.53
ADN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsADN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ADN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ADN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 79.31
EV/EBITDA 26.16
ADN.CA Per share dataADN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of ADN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ADN's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.98%
EPS Next 3Y-10.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ADN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.00%, which is a nice return.
ADN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.31. ADN pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, ADN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8%

5.2 History

The dividend of ADN decreases each year by -10.56%.
ADN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of ADN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ADN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareADN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

ADN pays out 73.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ADN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP73.33%
EPS Next 2Y-22.98%
EPS Next 3Y-10.65%
ADN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendADN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M
ADN.CA Dividend Payout.ADN.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ADN.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ACADIAN TIMBER CORP

TSX:ADN (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

14.6

+0.05 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10
Inst Owners9.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap267.03M
Revenue(TTM)85.21M
Net Income(TTM)14.13M
Analysts76.67
Price Target18.11 (24.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8%
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.56%
DP73.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.59%
Max EPS beat(2)29.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)36.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.59%
Max EPS beat(4)164.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)101.8%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)176.18%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)130.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-31.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)-8.97%
PT rev (3m)-8.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-37.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-43.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-14.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-26.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.38
Fwd PE 19.53
P/S 3.03
P/FCF 79.31
P/OCF 38.2
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 26.16
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY2.62%
SpS4.82
BVpS18.41
TBVpS18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.36%
ROE 4.19%
ROCE 2.27%
ROIC 1.63%
ROICexc 1.64%
ROICexgc 1.65%
OM 15.01%
PM (TTM) 16.03%
GM 30.11%
FCFM 3.82%
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)9.11%
ROE(5y)8.26%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.83%
ROICexc(3y)2.73%
ROICexc(5y)2.88%
ROICexgc(3y)2.76%
ROICexgc(5y)2.92%
ROCE(3y)3.75%
ROCE(5y)3.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.06%
OM growth 3Y-3.67%
OM growth 5Y-1.71%
PM growth 3Y-1.44%
PM growth 5Y1.58%
GM growth 3Y0.77%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 32.89
Debt/EBITDA 7.67
Cap/Depr 328.17%
Cap/Sales 4.11%
Interest Coverage 3.75
Cash Conversion 48.76%
Profit Quality 23.84%
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.09
F-Score3
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)780.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)518.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)61.15%
Profit Quality(5y)72.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.15%
EPS 3Y4.63%
EPS 5Y-9.8%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y-52.71%
EPS Next 2Y-22.98%
EPS Next 3Y-10.65%
EPS Next 5Y-4.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.86%
Revenue growth 3Y6.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.05%
Sales Q2Q%-11.33%
Revenue Next Year-28.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.28%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y1.28%
EBIT Next Year-10.76%
EBIT Next 3Y3.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-70.57%
FCF growth 3Y13.98%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.26%
OCF growth 3Y28.01%
OCF growth 5YN/A

ACADIAN TIMBER CORP / ADN.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ADN.CA.


What is the valuation status for ADN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?

ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is ACADIAN TIMBER CORP?

The financial health rating of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ADN stock?

The dividend rating of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 73.33%.