ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:ADN • CA0042721005
16.93 CAD
+0.15 (+0.89%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall ADN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ADN against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. ADN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. ADN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ADN had positive earnings in the past year.
- ADN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ADN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ADN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ADN has a Return On Assets of 2.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of ADN (4.19%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- ADN has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: ADN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADN is in line with the industry average of 4.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- ADN has a better Profit Margin (16.03%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ADN has grown nicely.
- ADN has a better Operating Margin (15.01%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADN has declined.
- ADN has a Gross Margin of 30.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ADN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ADN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ADN has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ADN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ADN has an Altman-Z score of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that ADN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.18, ADN is in line with its industry, 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 better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- ADN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ADN (0.33) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that ADN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ADN's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADN is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that ADN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, ADN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
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%.
- Measured over the past years, ADN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue for ADN has decreased by -28.86% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, ADN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.05% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ADN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.83% on average per year.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ADN.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. ADN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65, ADN is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ADN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ADN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 91.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of ADN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ADN's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.65% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.98%
EPS Next 3Y-10.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, ADN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, ADN pays a better dividend. On top of this ADN pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ADN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ADN decreases each year by -10.56%.
- ADN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ADN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 73.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ADN. 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%
TSX:ADN (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.93
+0.15 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners8.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap309.65M
Revenue(TTM)85.21M
Net Income(TTM)14.13M
Analysts76.67
Price Target18.11 (6.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.56%
DP73.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.65 | ||
| P/S | 3.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 91.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.14 |
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY1.09%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY2.26%
SpS4.82
BVpS18.41
TBVpS18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.18 |
F-Score3
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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-37.55%
EBIT Next 3Y3.4%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 20.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.
What is the financial health of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ACADIAN TIMBER CORP (ADN.CA) is 2 / 10.