AIRBOSS OF AMERICA CORP (BOS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BOS - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA00927V2003 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BOS. BOS was compared to 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While BOS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BOS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BOS had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year BOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years BOS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
BOS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of -4.83%, BOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -12.69%, BOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BOS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BOS outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.83% | ||
| ROE | -12.69% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% |
ROA(3y)-8.51%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-20.14%
ROE(5y)-4.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BOS has a Operating Margin (1.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOS has declined.
BOS has a Gross Margin of 16.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOS outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
BOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.56% |
OM growth 3Y-64.1%
OM growth 5Y-39.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.07%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BOS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that BOS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BOS's Altman-Z score of 1.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BOS outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOS is 12.01, which is on the high side as it means it would take BOS, 12.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BOS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.01. This is in the better half of the industry: BOS outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that BOS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.91, BOS is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
BOS has a Current Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that BOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOS has a Current ratio of 1.96. This is in the better half of the industry: BOS outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
BOS has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that BOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOS has a Quick ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOS outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.58%.
BOS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.77%.
Measured over the past years, BOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.96%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, BOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y111.74%
EPS Next 2Y51.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BOS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.67, the valuation of BOS can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOS is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.67. BOS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOS is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BOS's earnings are expected to grow with 51.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.90, BOS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BOS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOS decreases each year by -6.00%.
BOS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BOS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-21.47%
EPS Next 2Y51.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:BOS (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.95
-0.07 (-1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap134.39M
Analysts72.5
Price Target5.43 (9.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6%
DP-21.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-68.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-164.03%
Max EPS beat(2)27.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-270.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-766.34%
Max EPS beat(4)27.99%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-185.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-38.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.08%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)-0.75
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY6%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY21.16%
SpS19.58
BVpS6.3
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.83% | ||
| ROE | -12.69% | ||
| ROCE | 2.32% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.49% | ||
| OM | 1.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.56% | ||
| FCFM | 2.55% |
ROA(3y)-8.51%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-20.14%
ROE(5y)-4.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-66.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-39.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-65.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-40.01%
OM growth 3Y-64.1%
OM growth 5Y-39.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.07%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
F-Score4
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)45.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.89%
EPS Next Y111.74%
EPS Next 2Y51.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.96%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y118.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.75%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.79%
EBIT Next Year861.04%
EBIT Next 3Y117.51%
EBIT Next 5Y59.2%
FCF growth 1Y1133.79%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y162.81%
OCF growth 3Y63.12%
OCF growth 5Y-5.58%