CCL INDUSTRIES - CL A (CCL-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCL-A - CA1249002009 - Common Stock
77.49 CAD
-0.31 (-0.4%)
Overall CCL-A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CCL-A against 9 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. CCL-A gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CCL-A is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make CCL-A suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCL-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CCL-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 8.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCL-A outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.73%, CCL-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.53%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCL-A is in line with the industry average of 8.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.32%) for CCL-A is below the current ROIC(9.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.42% | ||
| ROE | 15.73% | ||
| ROIC | 9.53% |
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 better Profit Margin (11.61%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCL-A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CCL-A (14.83%) is better than 87.50% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.68%, CCL-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 | 14.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.61% | ||
| GM | 29.68% |
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
CCL-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
The debt/assets ratio for CCL-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CCL-A has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that CCL-A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCL-A's Altman-Z score of 3.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCL-A outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
CCL-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.97. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CCL-A would need 3.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CCL-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCL-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.46, CCL-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that CCL-A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCL-A has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCL-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that CCL-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCL-A has a Quick ratio of 1.55. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL-A outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.23% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CCL-A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.99% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.80% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CCL-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.23%
EPS 3Y11.84%
EPS 5Y10.99%
EPS Q2Q%9.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%8.63%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCL-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.63%
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 16.14, the valuation of CCL-A can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCL-A indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCL-A is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CCL-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.58, the valuation of CCL-A can be described as correct.
CCL-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CCL-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCL-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CCL-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of CCL-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.60%, CCL-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CCL-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.04.
CCL-A's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCL-A grows each year by 11.36%, which is quite nice.
CCL-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCL-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.36%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
24.59% 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.
DP24.59%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
TSX:CCL-A (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77.49
-0.31 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.91%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.51B
Analysts82.11
Price Target94.31 (21.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.36%
DP24.59%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.39%
Max EPS beat(2)4.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.47%
Max EPS beat(4)46.26%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.39%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.9%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.9%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.72%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)1.8%
PT rev (3m)1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 7.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.8
EY6.19%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)3.72
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)6
OCFY7.74%
SpS42.41
BVpS31.3
TBVpS10.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.42% | ||
| ROE | 15.73% | ||
| ROCE | 12.66% | ||
| ROIC | 9.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.98% | ||
| OM | 14.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.61% | ||
| GM | 29.68% | ||
| FCFM | 8.76% |
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 | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
F-Score8
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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)32.23%
EPS 3Y11.84%
EPS 5Y10.99%
EPS Q2Q%9.35%
EPS Next Y-0.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%8.63%
Revenue Next Year5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.05%
EBIT growth 3Y8.62%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year41.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y32.16%
FCF growth 3Y5.34%
FCF growth 5Y6.76%
OCF growth 1Y8.38%
OCF growth 3Y8.25%
OCF growth 5Y6.42%