AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:AFN-DB-I • CA001181AN61

101.02 CAD
-0.36 (-0.36%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM

This AFN-DB-I.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, AFN-DB-I scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AFN-DB-I was compared to 22 industry peers in the Machinery industry. AFN-DB-I has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AFN-DB-I has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. AFN-DB-I.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AFN-DB-I was profitable.
  • In the past year AFN-DB-I has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AFN-DB-I reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years AFN-DB-I always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • AFN-DB-I has a Return On Assets of -0.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFN-DB-I outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • AFN-DB-I has a Return On Equity (-2.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • AFN-DB-I has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.24%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • AFN-DB-I had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.97%. This is above the industry average of 7.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.89%
ROIC 9.24%
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • AFN-DB-I's Operating Margin of 11.10% is amongst the best of the industry. AFN-DB-I outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • AFN-DB-I's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AFN-DB-I has a Gross Margin (28.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • AFN-DB-I's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.91%
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. AFN-DB-I.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFN-DB-I is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AFN-DB-I has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • AFN-DB-I has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AFN-DB-I has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that AFN-DB-I is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AFN-DB-I's Altman-Z score of 1.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFN-DB-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
  • AFN-DB-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.04, AFN-DB-I is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.85%
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • AFN-DB-I has a Current Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN-DB-I is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of AFN-DB-I (1.69) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • AFN-DB-I has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN-DB-I is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, AFN-DB-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.16
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. AFN-DB-I.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • AFN-DB-I shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.72%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, AFN-DB-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.22% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.12% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.72%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%9.03%

3.2 Future

  • AFN-DB-I is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.40% yearly.
  • AFN-DB-I is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-47.21%
EPS Next 2Y-18.37%
EPS Next 3Y-8.47%
EPS Next 5Y-10.4%
Revenue Next Year-0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.82%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. AFN-DB-I.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.34, AFN-DB-I can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFN-DB-I is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. AFN-DB-I is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AFN-DB-I.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AFN-DB-I.
  • AFN-DB-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.34
Fwd PE 33.4
AFN-DB-I.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAFN-DB-I.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 AFN-DB-I indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AFN-DB-I is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.71
AFN-DB-I.CA Per share dataAFN-DB-I.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as AFN-DB-I's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y-18.37%
EPS Next 3Y-8.47%

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5. AFN-DB-I.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AFN-DB-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, AFN-DB-I pays a better dividend. On top of this AFN-DB-I pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AFN-DB-I pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AFN-DB-I decreases each year by -24.17%.
  • AFN-DB-I is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • AFN-DB-I has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The Dividend Rate of AFN-DB-I has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-121.49%
EPS Next 2Y-18.37%
EPS Next 3Y-8.47%
AFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAFN-DB-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

AFN-DB-I.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL

TSX:AFN-DB-I (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

101.02

-0.36 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners16.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.41B
Net Income(TTM)-9.32M
Analysts76.36
Price Target138.46 (37.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
DP-121.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(2)25.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(4)25.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.11%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-26.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.34
Fwd PE 33.4
P/S 1.35
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.71
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY2.75%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)-3.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.53
OCFYN/A
SpS74.78
BVpS17.16
TBVpS-10.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.27
Graham Number32.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.89%
ROCE 11.54%
ROIC 9.24%
ROICexc 9.74%
ROICexgc 16.5%
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.91%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
ROICexc(3y)11.75%
ROICexc(5y)8.08%
ROICexgc(3y)23.67%
ROICexgc(5y)16.62%
ROCE(3y)13.71%
ROCE(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.62%
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.4
Cap/Depr 47.86%
Cap/Sales 2.26%
Interest Coverage 2.74
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score1
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)68.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.72%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
EPS Next Y-47.21%
EPS Next 2Y-18.37%
EPS Next 3Y-8.47%
EPS Next 5Y-10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%9.03%
Revenue Next Year-0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.08%
EBIT growth 3Y38.42%
EBIT growth 5Y19.52%
EBIT Next Year84.08%
EBIT Next 3Y26.73%
EBIT Next 5Y23.19%
FCF growth 1Y-183.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-122.9%
OCF growth 3Y41.5%
OCF growth 5Y22.35%

AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL / AFN-DB-I.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AFN-DB-I.CA.


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AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL (AFN-DB-I.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -121.49%.