ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ALC - CA0156441077 - Common Stock
18.31 CAD
-0.16 (-0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ALC. ALC was compared to 1 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While ALC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. ALC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ALC has been profitable.
ALC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ALC has a Return On Assets of 5.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.84%, ALC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALC has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.13%. This is amongst the best in 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ALC (13.31%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.55%, ALC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.19%, ALC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALC is destroying value.
ALC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ALC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.68, we must say that ALC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ALC has a better Altman-Z score (1.68) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that ALC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.67, ALC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
ALC has a Current Ratio of 0.55. 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 Current ratio of 0.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that ALC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.50, ALC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.00%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, ALC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.03% on average per year.
ALC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.54%.
ALC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.37% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.92% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.85% on average over the next years.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALC indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, ALC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALC indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ALC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ALC's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.33, 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 2.41, ALC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALC decreases each year by -8.00%.
ALC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ALC pays out 31.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ALC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP31.13%
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:ALC (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.31
-0.16 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap742.84M
Revenue(TTM)755.57M
Net Income(TTM)100.55M
Analysts80
Price Target19.38 (5.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8%
DP31.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.59 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY12.23%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY11.53%
FCF(TTM)-1.9
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY21.35%
SpS18.62
BVpS22.86
TBVpS22.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number33.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.68 |
F-Score5
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALC.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP?
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.
What is the financial health of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.13%.