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

TSX:ALC • CA0156441077

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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.
  • ALC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • ALC's Return On Assets of 8.08% is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ALC's Return On Equity of 14.18% is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ALC has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.52%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ALC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.94%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.52%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.08%
ROE 14.18%
ROIC 3.52%
ROA(3y)6.75%
ROA(5y)7.18%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)12.87%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ALC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • ALC has a Profit Margin of 18.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALC has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of ALC (10.54%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALC has declined.
  • ALC has a better Gross Margin (28.65%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.54%
PM (TTM) 18.79%
GM 28.65%
OM growth 3Y-6.55%
OM growth 5Y-4.94%
PM growth 3Y2.03%
PM growth 5Y17.44%
GM growth 3Y1.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
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 2025 10 20 30

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2. ALC.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALC is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ALC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ALC has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ALC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ALC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingALC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • ALC has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. This is not the best score and indicates that ALC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ALC (1.99) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that ALC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ALC (0.52) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.99
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.99%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ALC has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that ALC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ALC has a better Current ratio (0.71) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ALC has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that ALC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.65, ALC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.65
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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. ALC.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ALC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 56.72%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • ALC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.19%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.88% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.72%
EPS 3Y8.11%
EPS 5Y26.49%
EPS Q2Q%82.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.88%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
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

  • ALC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.21.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. ALC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALC.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say ALC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.21
Fwd PE 10.38
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALC indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.69
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ALC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ALC.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ALC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.82, ALC pays a better dividend. On top of this ALC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ALC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.82%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of ALC grows each year by 9.93%, which is quite nice.
  • ALC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • ALC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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

  • ALC pays out 22.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ALC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.16%
EPS Next 2YN/A
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 2025 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 (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

21.92

+0.22 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Industry Strength77.95
Industry Growth89.55
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners7.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap889.29M
Revenue(TTM)761.06M
Net Income(TTM)143.03M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.82%
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
DP22.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 6.21
Fwd PE 10.38
P/S 1.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.32
P/B 0.88
P/tB 0.89
EV/EBITDA 7.69
EPS(TTM)3.53
EY16.1%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)-1.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY18.81%
SpS18.76
BVpS24.85
TBVpS24.66
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham Number44.4303 (102.69%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.08%
ROE 14.18%
ROCE 5.26%
ROIC 3.52%
ROICexc 3.6%
ROICexgc 3.62%
OM 10.54%
PM (TTM) 18.79%
GM 28.65%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.75%
ROA(5y)7.18%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)12.87%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ROICexc(3y)4.02%
ROICexc(5y)4.88%
ROICexgc(3y)4.04%
ROICexgc(5y)4.91%
ROCE(3y)5.71%
ROCE(5y)6.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.71%
OM growth 3Y-6.55%
OM growth 5Y-4.94%
PM growth 3Y2.03%
PM growth 5Y17.44%
GM growth 3Y1.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.18
Cap/Depr 270.34%
Cap/Sales 30.52%
Interest Coverage 2.46
Cash Conversion 100.7%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 1.99
F-Score5
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)160.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.72%
EPS 3Y8.11%
EPS 5Y26.49%
EPS Q2Q%82.84%
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.88%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.88%
EBIT growth 5Y1.59%
EBIT Next Year204.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-221.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.66%
OCF growth 3Y7.91%
OCF growth 5Y1.27%

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 6 / 10 to ALC.CA.


What is the valuation status for ALC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP?

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


What is the valuation of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is 6.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.


How sustainable is the dividend of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.16%.