CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CWL • CA12913L2030
Current stock price
0.78 CAD
-0.03 (-3.7%)
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This CWL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CWL.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CWL had positive earnings in the past year.
- CWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CWL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CWL has a Return On Assets of 3.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- CWL's Return On Equity of 7.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CWL (7.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 7.54% | ||
| ROIC | 7.65% |
ROA(3y)-1.36%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)-6.81%
ROE(5y)4.07%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CWL has a Profit Margin (2.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CWL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.18%, CWL is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWL has grown nicely.
- CWL's Gross Margin of 21.35% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CWL is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 21.35% |
OM growth 3Y-24.09%
OM growth 5Y8.98%
PM growth 3Y-22.31%
PM growth 5Y-12.54%
GM growth 3Y-1.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.12%
2. CWL.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWL is creating some value.
- CWL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CWL has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CWL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CWL has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is not the best score and indicates that CWL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CWL has a Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: CWL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CWL is 0.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CWL, only 0.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CWL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84 is amongst the best of the industry. CWL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that CWL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CWL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CWL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC6.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- CWL has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that CWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.35, CWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that CWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CWL (1.35) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. CWL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 244.32%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CWL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.18% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CWL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.09%.
- CWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)244.32%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5Y-9.18%
EPS Q2Q%26.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.32%
Sales Q2Q%37.08%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. CWL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.67 indicates a reasonable valuation of CWL.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.75, CWL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CWL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CWL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, CWL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- In the last 3 months the price of CWL has falen by -24.27%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- CWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.55. CWL pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CWL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CWL decreases each year by -37.71%.
- CWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CWL has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-37.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CWL pays out 11.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of CWL has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP11.04%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CWL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CWL (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
0.78
-0.03 (-3.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07
Earnings (Next)04-09 2026-04-09
Inst Owners12.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.03M
Revenue(TTM)111.98M
Net Income(TTM)2.68M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-37.71%
DP11.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.51 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY11.54%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY35.64%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY39.79%
SpS3.79
BVpS1.2
TBVpS0.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 7.54% | ||
| ROCE | 11.27% | ||
| ROIC | 7.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.3% | ||
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 21.35% | ||
| FCFM | 7.33% |
ROA(3y)-1.36%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)-6.81%
ROE(5y)4.07%
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 3Y-25.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.35%
OM growth 3Y-24.09%
OM growth 5Y8.98%
PM growth 3Y-22.31%
PM growth 5Y-12.54%
GM growth 3Y-1.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 142.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 306.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score6
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)16.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)244.32%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5Y-9.18%
EPS Q2Q%26.11%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y12.32%
Sales Q2Q%37.08%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y251.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.7%
EBIT growth 5Y22.4%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y240.53%
FCF growth 3Y-21.25%
FCF growth 5Y115.3%
OCF growth 1Y261.59%
OCF growth 3Y-20.05%
OCF growth 5Y21.16%
CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL / CWL.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CWL.CA.
What is the valuation status of CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CWL stock?
CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.04%.