CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CAS - CA1469001053 - Common Stock
11.01 CAD
-0.15 (-1.34%)
CAS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CAS have multiple concerns. CAS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. CAS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CAS had positive earnings in the past year.
CAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CAS has a worse Return On Assets (-0.17%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CAS has a worse Return On Equity (-0.48%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CAS (4.65%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAS is below the industry average of 8.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.65%) for CAS is above the 3 year average (3.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% |
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)-2.66%
ROE(5y)2.39%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of CAS (5.49%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CAS (40.29%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.29% |
OM growth 3Y9.66%
OM growth 5Y-6.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y27.9%
GM growth 5Y20.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CAS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CAS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CAS has an Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CAS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CAS has a Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAS underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
CAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.19. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAS would need 19.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CAS has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (19.19) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that CAS has dependencies on debt financing.
CAS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that CAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.54, CAS is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that CAS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, CAS is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.37% over the past year.
CAS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.07% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CAS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.37%
EPS 3Y32.15%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%137.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.21%
Sales Q2Q%0.59%
3.2 Future
CAS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 40.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y48.98%
EPS Next 2Y47.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.66%
EPS Next 5Y40.28%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.11, CAS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.19. CAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CAS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.44.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say CAS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CAS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
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.
CAS's earnings are expected to grow with 29.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, CAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, CAS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CAS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.28%!
CAS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CAS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
CAS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of CAS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-600%
EPS Next 2Y47.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.66%
TSX:CAS (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.01
-0.15 (-1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.11B
Revenue(TTM)4.75B
Net Income(TTM)-8000000
Analysts70
Price Target10.97 (-0.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.28%
DP-600%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.95%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)11%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(4)67.08%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)14.22%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)19.24%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.84%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY7.63%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY11.85%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY9.96%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY24.31%
SpS46.94
BVpS16.52
TBVpS11.35
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.48% | ||
| ROCE | 6.47% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.39% | ||
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.29% | ||
| FCFM | 2.34% |
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)-2.66%
ROE(5y)2.39%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)3.56%
ROICexc(5y)3.99%
ROICexgc(3y)4.13%
ROICexgc(5y)4.7%
ROCE(3y)4.88%
ROCE(5y)5.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.94%
OM growth 3Y9.66%
OM growth 5Y-6.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y27.9%
GM growth 5Y20.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
F-Score6
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)128.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.37%
EPS 3Y32.15%
EPS 5Y-10.07%
EPS Q2Q%137.5%
EPS Next Y48.98%
EPS Next 2Y47.46%
EPS Next 3Y29.66%
EPS Next 5Y40.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.21%
Sales Q2Q%0.59%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.64%
EBIT growth 3Y16.16%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.37%
EBIT Next Year198.3%
EBIT Next 3Y46.92%
EBIT Next 5Y40.74%
FCF growth 1Y155.22%
FCF growth 3Y-26.63%
FCF growth 5Y-11.29%
OCF growth 1Y-16.62%
OCF growth 3Y-21.72%
OCF growth 5Y-9.98%
CASCADES INC / CAS.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CAS.CA.
What is the valuation status of CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CASCADES INC (CAS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) is 13.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CASCADES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CASCADES INC (CAS.CA) is expected to grow by 48.98% in the next year.