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CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE (CM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CM - CA1360691010 - Common Stock

125.04 CAD
-1.11 (-0.88%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CM scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CM was compared to 24 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CM while its profitability can be described as average. CM is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CM was profitable.
In the past year CM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CM has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years CM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

CM has a better Return On Assets (0.72%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
CM has a Return On Equity of 12.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: CM outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 12.58%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.62%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)11.8%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.68%, CM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CM does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.68%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-0.03%
PM growth 5Y7.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CM is higher compared to a year ago.
CM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
CM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

2.2 Solvency

CM has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CM would need 13.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CM's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.62 is on the high side and indicates that CM has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CM (2.62) is worse than 70.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.62
Debt/FCF 13.21
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.85%
CM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.49%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.24% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.77% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.49%
EPS 3Y6.93%
EPS 5Y12.24%
EPS Q2Q%15.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.77%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.01% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.28%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
EPS Next 5Y-0.01%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%

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.
CM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
CM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51, the valuation of CM can be described as correct.
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.27, which indicates a correct valuation of CM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CM is valued more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. CM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 13.27
CM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.12
EV/EBITDA N/A
CM.CA Per share dataCM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, CM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CM pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CM grows each year by 8.20%, which is quite nice.
CM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.2%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CM pays out 49.51% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.51%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
CM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B
CM.CA Dividend Payout.CM.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CM.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE

TSX:CM (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

125.04

-1.11 (-0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners54.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap116.13B
Revenue(TTM)29.13B
Net Income(TTM)8.06B
Analysts75.83
Price Target125.81 (0.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%
Yearly Dividend4.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.2%
DP49.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.97)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.89%
Min EPS beat(2)2.96%
Max EPS beat(2)4.83%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.38%
Min EPS beat(4)2.96%
Max EPS beat(4)8.63%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.46%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.74%
PT rev (1m)10.19%
PT rev (3m)13.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 13.27
P/S 3.99
P/FCF 9.12
P/OCF 8.39
P/B 1.81
P/tB 2.08
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)8.62
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)9.42
Fwd EY7.53%
FCF(TTM)13.71
FCFY10.96%
OCF(TTM)14.9
OCFY11.92%
SpS31.37
BVpS69.05
TBVpS60.04
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number115.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 12.58%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.68%
GM N/A
FCFM 43.69%
ROA(3y)0.62%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)11.8%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-0.03%
PM growth 5Y7.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.62
Debt/FCF 13.21
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 94.14%
Cap/Sales 3.81%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 157.83%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score9
WACC13.85%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)91.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.34%
Profit Quality(3y)179.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.49%
EPS 3Y6.93%
EPS 5Y12.24%
EPS Q2Q%15.71%
EPS Next Y9.28%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-1.14%
EPS Next 5Y-0.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.77%
Revenue growth 3Y10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y9.22%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y27.3%
FCF growth 3Y-16.17%
FCF growth 5Y-26.66%
OCF growth 1Y24.8%
OCF growth 3Y-15.23%
OCF growth 5Y-25.5%

CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE / CM.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CM.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE (CM.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CM stock?

CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE (CM.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE?

The financial health rating of CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE (CM.CA) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE sustainable?

The dividend rating of CAN IMPERIAL BK OF COMMERCE (CM.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.51%.