ATS CORP (ATS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ATS - CA00217Y1043 - Common Stock
39 CAD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ATS. ATS was compared to 21 industry peers in the Machinery industry. ATS has an average financial health and profitability rating. ATS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ATS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ATS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ATS 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ATS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ATS's Return On Assets of -0.10% is amongst the best of the industry. ATS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.26%, ATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
ATS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.26% | ||
| ROIC | 2.3% |
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)6.08%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.70%, ATS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 26.18%, ATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ATS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% |
OM growth 3Y-30.58%
OM growth 5Y-19.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ATS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ATS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ATS has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that ATS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ATS (1.92) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
ATS has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.30. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ATS would need 7.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATS (7.30) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating ATS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ATS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that ATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.63, ATS is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that ATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.34, ATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ATS have decreased strongly by -22.44% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ATS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.90% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.58% in the past year.
ATS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.44%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%18.88%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ATS.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ATS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ATS.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ATS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ATS is on the same level as its industry peers.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ATS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ATS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)3.55
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ATS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:ATS (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.82B
Revenue(TTM)2.69B
Net Income(TTM)-4.65M
Analysts78.18
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.83%
Max EPS beat(2)2.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.83%
Max EPS beat(4)9.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.45%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.32%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.78%
PT rev (1m)0.31%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY7.59%
SpS27.45
BVpS18.04
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)3.55
Graham Number25.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.26% | ||
| ROCE | 2.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.35% | ||
| OM | 3.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% | ||
| FCFM | 7.81% |
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)6.08%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
ROICexc(3y)6.47%
ROICexc(5y)6.7%
ROICexgc(3y)21.12%
ROICexgc(5y)23.22%
ROCE(3y)7.75%
ROCE(5y)7.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-44.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y-25.02%
OM growth 3Y-30.58%
OM growth 5Y-19.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score4
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)59.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.44%
EPS 3Y-11.98%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y22.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y12.12%
Sales Q2Q%18.88%
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-64.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.42%
EBIT Next Year46.39%
EBIT Next 3Y20.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4012.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y195.31%
OCF growth 3Y-50.79%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%
ATS CORP / ATS.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ATS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ATS.CA.
What is the valuation status of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ATS CORP (ATS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ATS CORP?
ATS CORP (ATS.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ATS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 24.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.16.
How financially healthy is ATS CORP?
The financial health rating of ATS CORP (ATS.CA) is 5 / 10.