Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CTS • CA21250C1068
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This CTS.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CTS.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CTS was profitable.
- CTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years CTS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.13%, CTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -49.54%, CTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.10%, CTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.32%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.47%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.10%) for CTS is above the 3 year average (4.32%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.13% | ||
| ROE | -49.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.1% |
1.3 Margins
- CTS has a Operating Margin of 2.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTS has a Gross Margin (26.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.68% |
2. CTS.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- CTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that CTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CTS's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.13, CTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating CTS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.80, CTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although CTS's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
2.3 Liquidity
- CTS has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CTS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CTS's Current ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CTS is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that CTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CTS has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTS underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. CTS.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.64%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CTS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 86.63% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CTS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.18% in the last year.
- CTS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.39% yearly.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.54% on average per year.
- CTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.44% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CTS.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.22, the valuation of CTS can be described as reasonable.
- 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, CTS is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of CTS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTS is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. CTS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CTS is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. CTS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.05. CTS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, CTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
5.2 History
- CTS does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of CTS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CTS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
CTS.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
Converge Technology Solutions Corp
TSX:CTS (4/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/B | 3.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.13% | ||
| ROE | -49.54% | ||
| ROCE | 7.08% | ||
| ROIC | 5.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 90.81% | ||
| OM | 2.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.68% | ||
| FCFM | 10.3% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 166.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
Converge Technology Solutions Corp / CTS.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CTS.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for Converge Technology Solutions Corp?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) stock?
Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CTS stock?
The financial health rating of Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTS stock?
The dividend rating of Converge Technology Solutions Corp (CTS.CA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -6.06%.