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CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL (CWL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:CWL - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA12913L2030 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

0.73  -0.02 (-2.67%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CWL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CWL was compared to 5 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. The financial health of CWL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CWL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CWL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
CWL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CWL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CWL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWL.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 0 10M -10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

CWL has a worse Return On Assets (1.36%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.64%, CWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.30%, CWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.36%
ROE 2.64%
ROIC 2.3%
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)-1.47%
ROE(5y)5.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CWL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

CWL has a Profit Margin of 0.96%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CWL underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWL has grown nicely.
CWL has a Operating Margin of 1.46%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CWL underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CWL's Gross Margin of 21.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.46%
PM (TTM) 0.96%
GM 21.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y63.12%
GM growth 3Y-5.48%
GM growth 5Y-3.4%
CWL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CWL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CWL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CWL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCWL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CWL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

CWL has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CWL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.14, CWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.09
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.78%
CWL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

CWL has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that CWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CWL has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that CWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.40, CWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.4
CWL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 120.80% over the past year.
CWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 47.87% yearly.
CWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.49%.
Measured over the past years, CWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)120.8%
EPS 3Y-9.38%
EPS 5Y47.87%
EPS Q2Q%-87.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y3.86%
Sales Q2Q%21.81%

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.
CWL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.33, the valuation of CWL can be described as rather expensive.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CWL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.33
Fwd PE N/A
CWL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

CWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.5
CWL.CA Per share dataCWL.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CWL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of CWL has falen by -38.14%. 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 1.20. CWL pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.27, CWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

5.2 History

CWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CWL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCWL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CWL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCWL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M

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CALDWELL PARTNERS INTL

TSX:CWL (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.73

-0.02 (-2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners12.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.57M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-20 2025-01-20 (0.0025)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.33
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 181.27
P/B 0.65
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA 4.5
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFY0.55%
SpS3.08
BVpS1.12
TBVpS0.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.36%
ROE 2.64%
ROCE 3.44%
ROIC 2.3%
ROICexc 3.57%
ROICexgc 6.67%
OM 1.46%
PM (TTM) 0.96%
GM 21.56%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)-1.47%
ROE(5y)5.94%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y63.12%
GM growth 3Y-5.48%
GM growth 5Y-3.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.42
Cap/Depr 23.92%
Cap/Sales 0.51%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 3.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 2.09
F-Score5
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)15.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)120.8%
EPS 3Y-9.38%
EPS 5Y47.87%
EPS Q2Q%-87.71%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y3.86%
Sales Q2Q%21.81%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y145.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y89.55%
FCF growth 3Y-68.42%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y104.18%
OCF growth 3Y-63.28%
OCF growth 5Y98.48%