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CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:CAF - CA13682P1027 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CAF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAF was compared to 817 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CAF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CAF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CAF was profitable.
  • In the past year CAF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years CAF has always been profitable.
  • CAF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CAF.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAF.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 0 1M 2M 3M

1.2 Ratios

  • CAF's Return On Assets of 14.43% is amongst the best of the industry. CAF outperforms 95.59% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.41%, CAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAF has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.99%) than 96.08% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAF is significantly above the industry average of 11.97%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (13.99%) for CAF is well below the 3 year average (18.48%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CAF had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.43%
ROE 18.41%
ROIC 13.99%
ROA(3y)13.28%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)19.25%
ROE(5y)17.56%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
CAF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • CAF has a Profit Margin of 8.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAF outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
  • CAF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.29%, CAF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAF has grown nicely.
  • CAF's Gross Margin of 12.78% is amongst the best of the industry. CAF outperforms 86.66% of its industry peers.
  • CAF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.29%
PM (TTM) 8.74%
GM 12.78%
OM growth 3Y2.43%
OM growth 5Y11.63%
PM growth 3Y9%
PM growth 5Y14.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
CAF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAF is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CAF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CAF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCAF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CAF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.09 indicates that CAF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 6.09, CAF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, CAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CAF has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z 6.09
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC9.59%
CAF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 5.68 indicates that CAF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.68, CAF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 5.30 indicates that CAF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CAF has a Quick ratio of 5.30. This is in the better half of the industry: CAF outperforms 74.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.68
Quick Ratio 5.3
CAF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.39% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, CAF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.93% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CAF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.39%
EPS 3Y27.5%
EPS 5Y40.6%
EPS Q2Q%-0.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.93%
Revenue growth 3Y16.85%
Revenue growth 5Y22.73%
Sales Q2Q%-27.47%

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 YN/A
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Revenue Next YearN/A
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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.
CAF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.20, the valuation of CAF can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAF is valued cheaper than 97.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.2
Fwd PE N/A
CAF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CAF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAF is cheaper than 99.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.43
EV/EBITDA 1.81
CAF.CA Per share dataCAF.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of CAF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CAF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CANAF INVESTMENTS INC / CAF.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CAF.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CANAF INVESTMENTS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CANAF INVESTMENTS INC?

CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CAF stock?

The financial health rating of CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) is 8 / 10.