AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AFN - CA0011811068 - Common Stock
23.4 CAD
+0.48 (+2.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AFN. AFN was compared to 22 industry peers in the Machinery industry. AFN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AFN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AFN was profitable.
AFN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AFN reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years AFN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of -0.42%, AFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of -2.39%, AFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
AFN has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.43%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
AFN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.97%. This is above the industry average of 6.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.42% | ||
| ROE | -2.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.43% |
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-0.72%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-4.72%
ROIC(3y)10.97%
ROIC(5y)7.56%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of AFN (10.96%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
AFN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AFN has a better Gross Margin (29.74%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.74% |
OM growth 3Y31.28%
OM growth 5Y11.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y3.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AFN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AFN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AFN has more shares outstanding
AFN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that AFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.26, AFN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AFN is 2850.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take AFN, 2850.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AFN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2850.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFN outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
AFN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.26, AFN is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
AFN has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.64, AFN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AFN has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that AFN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFN has a Quick ratio of 1.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFN outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AFN have decreased strongly by -46.78% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AFN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.02% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.78%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%-81.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.70% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-40.05%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.57, the valuation of AFN can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, AFN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.21 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, AFN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AFN is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AFN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1317.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%.
The stock price of AFN dropped by -36.15% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.97, AFN pays a better dividend. On top of this AFN pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, AFN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AFN decreases each year by -24.17%.
AFN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AFN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of AFN are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AFN will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-164.52%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
TSX:AFN (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.4
+0.48 (+2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap439.92M
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-6.91M
Analysts74
Price Target42.33 (80.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.17%
DP-164.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(2)2.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-63.22%
Max EPS beat(4)16.28%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.13%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.16%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.36%
PT rev (1m)-20.95%
PT rev (3m)-22.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 1317.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY11.67%
EPS(NY)4.49
Fwd EY19.18%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.08%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY6.99%
SpS73.07
BVpS15.37
TBVpS-12.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number30.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.42% | ||
| ROE | -2.39% | ||
| ROCE | 11.78% | ||
| ROIC | 9.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.16% | ||
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.74% | ||
| FCFM | 0.02% |
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 14.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score3
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)-46.78%
EPS 3Y12.72%
EPS 5Y16.02%
EPS Q2Q%-81.69%
EPS Next Y-40.05%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.12%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y8.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.76%
EBIT growth 3Y38.42%
EBIT growth 5Y19.52%
EBIT Next Year88.96%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-99.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-81.15%
OCF growth 3Y41.5%
OCF growth 5Y22.35%
AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC / AFN.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AFN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AFN.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC?
AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) is 8.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.
What is the expected EPS growth for AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) is expected to decline by -40.05% in the next year.