AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC (AFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AFN - CA0011811068 - Common Stock
22.23 CAD
-0.17 (-0.76%)
AFN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AFN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AFN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AFN was profitable.
In the past year AFN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AFN reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years AFN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AFN's Return On Assets of -0.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFN outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
AFN has a better Return On Equity (-2.39%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AFN (9.43%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AFN is above the industry average of 8.09%.
| 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
AFN has a Operating Margin of 10.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFN outperforms 90.48% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFN is creating some value.
AFN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AFN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AFN has an Altman-Z score of 1.25. This is a bad value and indicates that AFN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AFN (1.25) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.26, AFN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2850.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.23%
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.
AFN has a better Current ratio (1.64) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that AFN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFN has a better Quick ratio (1.08) than 61.90% 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.
AFN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.02% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.12% on average over the past years.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.14, the valuation of AFN can be described as reasonable.
AFN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AFN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. AFN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AFN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 1251.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of AFN dropped by -42.21% 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.
AFN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.62. AFN pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
AFN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
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
AFN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-164.52%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
TSX:AFN (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.23
-0.17 (-0.76%)
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 Cap417.92M
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-6.91M
Analysts74
Price Target42.33 (90.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
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)1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 1251.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY12.28%
EPS(NY)4.49
Fwd EY20.19%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.08%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY7.35%
SpS73.07
BVpS15.37
TBVpS-12.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
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 | 1.25 |
F-Score3
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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.
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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 8.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
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.