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CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CIX - CA1254911003 - Common Stock

31.99 CAD
0 (0%)
Last: 8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CIX. CIX was compared to 79 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CIX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CIX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CIX had positive earnings in the past year.
CIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CIX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CIX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CIX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIX.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 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CIX has a Return On Assets of -2.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIX underperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Equity of -62.17%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CIX underperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
CIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIX is below the industry average of 10.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) for CIX is above the 3 year average (7.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.72%
ROE -62.17%
ROIC 9.2%
ROA(3y)-0.23%
ROA(5y)2.31%
ROE(3y)-27.12%
ROE(5y)-5.1%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)8.88%
CIX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

CIX has a Operating Margin of 20.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIX outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.50%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 82.5%
OM growth 3Y-26.25%
OM growth 5Y-17.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-1.76%
CIX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CIX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CIX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CIX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCIX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CIX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

CIX has an Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that CIX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CIX has a Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIX underperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CIX is 9.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take CIX, 9.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CIX (9.62) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CIX's Debt to Equity ratio of 7.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIX is outperformed by 87.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 9.62
Altman-Z 0.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CIX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.33 indicates that CIX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CIX has a Current ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CIX underperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Quick Ratio of 0.33. This is a bad value and indicates that CIX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIX has a worse Quick ratio (0.33) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
CIX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.79% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.99% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.79%
EPS 3Y6.7%
EPS 5Y9.48%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%-8.84%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CIX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.59% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CIX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.59%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CIX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
CIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of CIX can be described as reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CIX.
CIX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.97, the valuation of CIX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 6.97
CIX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

CIX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CIX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.97
EV/EBITDA 9.92
CIX.CA Per share dataCIX.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

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.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, CIX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.55, CIX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CIX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIX has a limited annual growth rate of 1.95%.
CIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CIX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CIX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCIX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CIX are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CIX will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of CIX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-38.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
CIX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

CI Financial Corp

TSX:CIX (8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

31.99

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Inst Owners14.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.61B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)-299.76M
Analysts46
Price Target32.13 (0.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.95%
DP-38.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(2)0.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.11%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.04%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.04%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.43%
PT rev (1m)3.28%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 6.97
P/S 1.48
P/FCF 9.97
P/OCF 9.02
P/B 9.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.92
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY12.13%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY14.34%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY10.03%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.08%
SpS21.61
BVpS3.34
TBVpS-52.88
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.72%
ROE -62.17%
ROCE 12.77%
ROIC 9.2%
ROICexc 9.58%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 82.5%
FCFM 14.85%
ROA(3y)-0.23%
ROA(5y)2.31%
ROE(3y)-27.12%
ROE(5y)-5.1%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)8.88%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)9.56%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.64%
ROCE(5y)12.33%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.16%
OM growth 3Y-26.25%
OM growth 5Y-17.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-1.76%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.95
Debt/FCF 9.62
Debt/EBITDA 4.31
Cap/Depr 18.94%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 2.72
Cash Conversion 57.58%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 0.17
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)29.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.79%
EPS 3Y6.7%
EPS 5Y9.48%
EPS Q2Q%-1.11%
EPS Next Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%-8.84%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y49.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.94%
EBIT Next Year64.14%
EBIT Next 3Y7.37%
EBIT Next 5Y18.31%
FCF growth 1Y13.97%
FCF growth 3Y-10.64%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y14.85%
OCF growth 3Y-5.55%
OCF growth 5Y0.11%

CI Financial Corp / CIX.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CIX.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CI Financial Corp?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CI Financial Corp?

CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is CI Financial Corp?

The financial health rating of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of CI Financial Corp (CIX.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -38.71%.