CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CTC-A • CA1366812024
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This CTC-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CTC-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CTC-A was profitable.
- CTC-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CTC-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTC-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.44%, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.99%, CTC-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.54%, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTC-A is below the industry average of 10.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% |
1.3 Margins
- CTC-A's Profit Margin of 3.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTC-A has declined.
- CTC-A has a Operating Margin of 7.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTC-A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTC-A has declined.
- The Gross Margin of CTC-A (34.42%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTC-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.23% | ||
| GM | 34.42% |
2. CTC-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTC-A is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTC-A has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTC-A has less shares outstanding
- CTC-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CTC-A has an Altman-Z score of 1.95. This is not the best score and indicates that CTC-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.95, CTC-A is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTC-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CTC-A would need 26.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.59, CTC-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTC-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CTC-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12 is amongst the best of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that CTC-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CTC-A (1.83) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CTC-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CTC-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CTC-A's Quick ratio of 1.44 is amongst the best of the industry. CTC-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. CTC-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CTC-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.68%, which is quite good.
- CTC-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.31% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CTC-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.26% in the last year.
- CTC-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.87% yearly.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.75% on average over the next years.
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. CTC-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.03, which indicates a correct valuation of CTC-A.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTC-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. CTC-A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.18, the valuation of CTC-A can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTC-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTC-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTC-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTC-A is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CTC-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of CTC-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. CTC-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTC-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CTC-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.75.
- CTC-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CTC-A grows each year by 20.98%, which is quite nice.
- CTC-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CTC-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
5.3 Sustainability
- 68.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTC-A. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CTC-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
CTC-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CTC-A (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
193.89
+4.1 (+2.16%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROCE | 7.65% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.34% | ||
| OM | 7.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.23% | ||
| GM | 34.42% | ||
| FCFM | 1.77% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 54.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A / CTC-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTC-A.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is expected to grow by 6.46% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CANADIAN TIRE CORP-CLASS A (CTC-A.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.73%.