CANAF INVESTMENTS INC (CAF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:CAF - TSX Venture Exchange - CA13682P1027 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CAF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAF was compared to 801 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CAF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CAF has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
CAF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CAF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CAF's Return On Assets of 13.92% is amongst the best of the industry. CAF outperforms 95.63% of its industry peers.
CAF has a Return On Equity of 19.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAF outperforms 95.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.51%, CAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAF is significantly below the industry average of 24.98%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.92% | ||
| ROE | 19.27% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% |
ROA(3y)13.28%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)19.25%
ROE(5y)17.56%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CAF (7.62%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAF has grown nicely.
CAF's Operating Margin of 9.24% is amongst the best of the industry. CAF outperforms 90.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAF has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 12.20%, CAF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CAF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 12.2% |
OM growth 3Y2.43%
OM growth 5Y11.63%
PM growth 3Y9%
PM growth 5Y14.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAF is creating value.
CAF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CAF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
CAF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CAF has an Altman-Z score of 5.38. This indicates that CAF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CAF's Altman-Z score of 5.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAF outperforms 68.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CAF is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CAF, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CAF (0.01) is better than 97.75% of its industry peers.
CAF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CAF (0.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
CAF has a Current Ratio of 4.09. This indicates that CAF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CAF (4.09) is better than 72.66% of its industry peers.
CAF has a Quick Ratio of 3.70. This indicates that CAF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CAF has a better Quick ratio (3.70) than 70.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CAF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.18%.
Measured over the past years, CAF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.60% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CAF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.27% in the last year.
CAF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.18%
EPS 3Y27.5%
EPS 5Y40.6%
EPS Q2Q%53.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y16.85%
Revenue growth 5Y22.73%
Sales Q2Q%-13.23%
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
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.70, the valuation of CAF can be described as very cheap.
96.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say CAF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
98.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CAF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:CAF (5/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.335
-0.01 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners17.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.89M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY14.93%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY25.52%
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY26.63%
SpS0.66
BVpS0.26
TBVpS0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.92% | ||
| ROE | 19.27% | ||
| ROCE | 21.12% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 56.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 56.9% | ||
| OM | 9.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 12.2% | ||
| FCFM | 12.89% |
ROA(3y)13.28%
ROA(5y)12.49%
ROE(3y)19.25%
ROE(5y)17.56%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
ROICexc(3y)31.91%
ROICexc(5y)32.79%
ROICexgc(3y)31.91%
ROICexgc(5y)32.79%
ROCE(3y)23.65%
ROCE(5y)22.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y26.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.05%
OM growth 3Y2.43%
OM growth 5Y11.63%
PM growth 3Y9%
PM growth 5Y14.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.97%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 135.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)78.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)1%
Profit Quality(3y)138.34%
Profit Quality(5y)175.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.18%
EPS 3Y27.5%
EPS 5Y40.6%
EPS Q2Q%53.76%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y16.85%
Revenue growth 5Y22.73%
Sales Q2Q%-13.23%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.06%
EBIT growth 3Y19.69%
EBIT growth 5Y37.01%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y170.31%
FCF growth 3Y23.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y101.85%
OCF growth 3Y22.36%
OCF growth 5Y96%