ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP (ALC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ALC - CA0156441077 - Common Stock
18.5 CAD
+0.48 (+2.66%)
ALC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 1 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ALC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. ALC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALC was profitable.
ALC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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.
ALC's Return On Equity of 10.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ALC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ALC has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.13%) than 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
ALC has a better Profit Margin (13.31%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALC has grown nicely.
ALC has a better Operating Margin (12.55%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALC has remained more or less at the same level.
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
ALC has an Altman-Z score of 1.69. 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 1.69 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.48%
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.
ALC has a Quick 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.00% over the past year.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.37% on average over the past years.
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.
ALC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.85% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
ALC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.26.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. ALC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.76 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 (34.59), we can say ALC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
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)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-2.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.44, 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 2.44, ALC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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
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
TSX:ALC (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.5
+0.48 (+2.66%)
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 Cap750.54M
Revenue(TTM)755.57M
Net Income(TTM)100.55M
Analysts80
Price Target19.38 (4.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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 | 8.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY12.11%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY11.41%
FCF(TTM)-1.9
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY21.13%
SpS18.62
BVpS22.86
TBVpS22.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 | 1.69 |
F-Score5
WACC6.48%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALC.CA.
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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%.