CCL INDUSTRIES - CL A (CCL-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CCL-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1249002009 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CCL-A. CCL-A was compared to 9 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. CCL-A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CCL-A is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCL-A had positive earnings in the past year.
CCL-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CCL-A has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CCL-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CCL-A has a Return On Assets of 8.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL-A outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
CCL-A's Return On Equity of 15.97% is amongst the best of the industry. CCL-A outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.60%, CCL-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.32%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.32%) for CCL-A is below the current ROIC(9.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.55% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)7.23%
ROA(5y)7.35%
ROE(3y)14.01%
ROE(5y)14.83%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
1.3 Margins
CCL-A has a Profit Margin of 11.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCL-A outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
CCL-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCL-A has a better Operating Margin (14.70%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCL-A has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.51%, CCL-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.64% | ||
| GM | 29.51% |
OM growth 3Y0.47%
OM growth 5Y1.18%
PM growth 3Y3.65%
PM growth 5Y5.35%
GM growth 3Y2.04%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCL-A is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCL-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CCL-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CCL-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CCL-A has an Altman-Z score of 3.72. This indicates that CCL-A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCL-A's Altman-Z score of 3.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCL-A outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
CCL-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.07. This is a neutral value as CCL-A would need 4.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.07, CCL-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CCL-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCL-A underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that CCL-A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCL-A's Current ratio of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCL-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CCL-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that CCL-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.47, CCL-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.67% over the past year.
CCL-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.99% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CCL-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.95% in the last year.
CCL-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.67%
EPS 3Y11.84%
EPS 5Y10.99%
EPS Q2Q%36.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.95%
Revenue growth 3Y8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
3.2 Future
CCL-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.66, the valuation of CCL-A can be described as correct.
CCL-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCL-A is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CCL-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.80.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CCL-A.
CCL-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCL-A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CCL-A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of CCL-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCL-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CCL-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.08.
CCL-A's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCL-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.36%!
CCL-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CCL-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.36%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
24.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCL-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCL-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.48%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
TSX:CCL-A (5/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.3
-0.9 (-1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.75B
Analysts82.11
Price Target92.64 (18.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.36%
DP24.48%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.47%
Max EPS beat(4)46.26%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.84%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.21%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.9%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 8.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
EPS(TTM)4.7
EY6%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)6.06
OCFY7.74%
SpS41.25
BVpS30.07
TBVpS9.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.55% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROCE | 12.75% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.78% | ||
| OM | 14.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.64% | ||
| GM | 29.51% | ||
| FCFM | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)7.23%
ROA(5y)7.35%
ROE(3y)14.01%
ROE(5y)14.83%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
ROICexc(3y)10.42%
ROICexc(5y)10.66%
ROICexgc(3y)20.67%
ROICexgc(5y)21.9%
ROCE(3y)12.39%
ROCE(5y)12.67%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.08%
OM growth 3Y0.47%
OM growth 5Y1.18%
PM growth 3Y3.65%
PM growth 5Y5.35%
GM growth 3Y2.04%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
F-Score8
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)114.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.27%
Profit Quality(3y)87.06%
Profit Quality(5y)92.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.67%
EPS 3Y11.84%
EPS 5Y10.99%
EPS Q2Q%36.49%
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.95%
Revenue growth 3Y8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.63%
EBIT growth 3Y8.62%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year39.6%
EBIT Next 3Y15.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.11%
FCF growth 3Y5.34%
FCF growth 5Y6.76%
OCF growth 1Y6.04%
OCF growth 3Y8.25%
OCF growth 5Y6.42%