ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:ALC • CA0156441077

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20.52 CAD
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This ALC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ALC.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ALC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ALC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ALC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ALC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ALC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALC.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

  • ALC has a better Return On Assets (5.61%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.84%, ALC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALC's Return On Invested Capital of 4.13% is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ALC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.50%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.61%
ROE 10.84%
ROIC 4.13%
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)12.45%
ROE(5y)11.68%
ROIC(3y)4.5%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ALC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • ALC's Profit Margin of 13.31% is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALC has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.55%, ALC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALC has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 28.19%, ALC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.55%
PM (TTM) 13.31%
GM 28.19%
OM growth 3Y-10.92%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y-1.71%
PM growth 5Y25.04%
GM growth 3Y-6.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.29%
ALC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. ALC.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ALC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • ALC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ALC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ALC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingALC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
ALC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALC.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

  • ALC has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that ALC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • ALC's Altman-Z score of 1.75 is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that ALC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ALC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC6.7%
ALC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALC.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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that ALC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of ALC (0.55) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that ALC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.50, ALC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.5
ALC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. ALC.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.00% over the past year.
  • ALC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.03% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, ALC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.54% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ALC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12%
EPS 3Y6.07%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ALC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.92% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ALC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.17%
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
ALC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
ALC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. ALC.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of ALC.
  • ALC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, ALC is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of ALC can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. ALC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.16
Fwd PE 9.72
ALC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.11
ALC.CA Per share dataALC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of ALC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ALC's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ALC.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, ALC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • ALC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.06. ALC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ALC decreases each year by -8.00%.
  • ALC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ALC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareALC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 31.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of ALC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP31.13%
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ALC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALC.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 100M
ALC.CA Dividend Payout.ALC.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALC.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP

TSX:ALC (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.52

-0.19 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners7.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap832.50M
Revenue(TTM)755.57M
Net Income(TTM)100.55M
Analysts80
Price Target19.38 (-5.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.06%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8%
DP31.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.16
Fwd PE 9.72
P/S 1.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.25
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.91
EV/EBITDA 7.11
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY10.92%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY10.29%
FCF(TTM)-1.9
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY19.05%
SpS18.62
BVpS22.86
TBVpS22.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number33.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.61%
ROE 10.84%
ROCE 6.56%
ROIC 4.13%
ROICexc 4.19%
ROICexgc 4.21%
OM 12.55%
PM (TTM) 13.31%
GM 28.19%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)12.45%
ROE(5y)11.68%
ROIC(3y)4.5%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ROICexc(3y)4.77%
ROICexc(5y)5.29%
ROICexgc(3y)4.81%
ROICexgc(5y)5.33%
ROCE(3y)6.35%
ROCE(5y)6.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.36%
OM growth 3Y-10.92%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y-1.71%
PM growth 5Y25.04%
GM growth 3Y-6.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.29%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.6
Cap/Depr 300.41%
Cap/Sales 31.2%
Interest Coverage 2.98
Cash Conversion 91.52%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.5
Altman-Z 1.75
F-Score5
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)105.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.98%
Profit Quality(3y)69.38%
Profit Quality(5y)109.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12%
EPS 3Y6.07%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-1.41%
EPS Next Y-11.17%
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.51%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y51.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.01%
EBIT growth 5Y5.17%
EBIT Next Year89.75%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-193.34%
FCF growth 3Y-25.64%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.84%
OCF growth 3Y-1.46%
OCF growth 5Y2.43%

ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP / ALC.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALC.CA.


What is the valuation status of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) stock?

ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ALC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is 9.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ALC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is expected to decline by -11.17% in the next year.