ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DRX • CA00089N1033
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11.11 CAD
-0.09 (-0.8%)
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This DRX.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DRX.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DRX had positive earnings in the past year.
- DRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DRX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years DRX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DRX (9.14%) is better than 91.60% of its industry peers.
- DRX has a Return On Equity of 16.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRX outperforms 93.36% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DRX (14.59%) is better than 96.24% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRX is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.14% | ||
| ROE | 16.03% | ||
| ROIC | 14.59% |
ROA(3y)11.8%
ROA(5y)8.76%
ROE(3y)22.9%
ROE(5y)16.89%
ROIC(3y)18.23%
ROIC(5y)13.62%
1.3 Margins
- DRX's Profit Margin of 11.29% is amongst the best of the industry. DRX outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRX has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.56%, DRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- DRX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of DRX (25.97%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DRX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.29% | ||
| GM | 25.97% |
OM growth 3Y76.93%
OM growth 5Y146%
PM growth 3Y69.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y53.12%
GM growth 5Y28.02%
2. DRX.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- DRX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DRX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- DRX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DRX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.91 indicates that DRX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DRX has a Altman-Z score (2.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DRX is 8.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take DRX, 8.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.57, DRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that DRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- DRX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 67.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC11.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.27 indicates that DRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DRX has a Current ratio of 2.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRX outperforms 53.38% of its industry peers.
- DRX has a Quick Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that DRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- DRX has a Quick ratio (2.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.03 |
3. DRX.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DRX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.92%.
- DRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 84.52% yearly.
- The Revenue for DRX has decreased by -26.61% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.92%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.61%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-10.68%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DRX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.23% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DRX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-40.72%
EPS Next 2Y0.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y13.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. DRX.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.04, the valuation of DRX can be described as very cheap.
- DRX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DRX is cheaper than 97.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say DRX is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.01, the valuation of DRX can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DRX is valued cheaper than 96.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- DRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DRX is valued cheaper than 98.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DRX is valued cheaper than 92.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DRX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. DRX.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DRX has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
- DRX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.89. DRX pays more dividend than 94.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.44, DRX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DRX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.48%!
- DRX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- DRX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- 3.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DRX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of DRX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP3.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
DRX.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:DRX (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.11
-0.09 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-09 2026-04-09
Inst Owners3.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap183.09M
Revenue(TTM)257.34M
Net Income(TTM)29.05M
Analysts84
Price Target13.26 (19.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.48%
DP3.95%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.86%
Max EPS beat(2)62.02%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.37%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.76 |
EPS(TTM)1.84
EY16.56%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY16.64%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)0.92
OCFY8.28%
SpS15.62
BVpS10.99
TBVpS10.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.14% | ||
| ROE | 16.03% | ||
| ROCE | 19% | ||
| ROIC | 14.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.53% | ||
| OM | 17.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.29% | ||
| GM | 25.97% | ||
| FCFM | 1.94% |
ROA(3y)11.8%
ROA(5y)8.76%
ROE(3y)22.9%
ROE(5y)16.89%
ROIC(3y)18.23%
ROIC(5y)13.62%
ROICexc(3y)24.54%
ROICexc(5y)17.69%
ROICexgc(3y)25.17%
ROICexgc(5y)18.15%
ROCE(3y)23.75%
ROCE(5y)17.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y78.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y166.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y78.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y166.39%
OM growth 3Y76.93%
OM growth 5Y146%
PM growth 3Y69.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y53.12%
GM growth 5Y28.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 29.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 17.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
F-Score5
WACC11.88%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)162.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.92%
EPS 3Y84.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.55%
EPS Next Y-40.72%
EPS Next 2Y0.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.61%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y13.58%
Sales Q2Q%-10.68%
Revenue Next Year-24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y13.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.56%
EBIT growth 3Y88.52%
EBIT growth 5Y179.4%
EBIT Next Year31.14%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-82.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-57.23%
OCF growth 3Y174.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ADF GROUP INC / DRX.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DRX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DRX.CA.
What is the valuation status of ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ADF GROUP INC?
ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DRX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) is 6.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.01.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DRX stock?
The dividend rating of ADF GROUP INC (DRX.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.95%.