ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:ECN-DB-A • CA26829LAB32

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This ECN-DB-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ECN-DB-A.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ECN-DB-A was profitable.
  • In the past year ECN-DB-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN-DB-A reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN-DB-A reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • ECN-DB-A's Return On Assets of 1.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-DB-A is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • ECN-DB-A has a Return On Equity (6.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ECN-DB-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: ECN-DB-A outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • ECN-DB-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.72%. This is below the industry average of 8.08%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.72%) for ECN-DB-A is below the current ROIC(6.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.32%
ROE 6.03%
ROIC 6.04%
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)-15.97%
ROE(5y)78.92%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)2.85%
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICECN-DB-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.71%, ECN-DB-A is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ECN-DB-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of ECN-DB-A (40.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ECN-DB-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.75%
PM (TTM) 4.71%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y58.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 400 600

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2. ECN-DB-A.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECN-DB-A is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ECN-DB-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ECN-DB-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ECN-DB-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 15.94 indicates that ECN-DB-A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ECN-DB-A (15.94) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ECN-DB-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 53.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECN-DB-A would need 53.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ECN-DB-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 53.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-DB-A is outperformed by 62.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.84 is on the high side and indicates that ECN-DB-A has dependencies on debt financing.
  • ECN-DB-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-DB-A is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.84
Debt/FCF 53.22
Altman-Z 15.94
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.83%
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFECN-DB-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that ECN-DB-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.09, ECN-DB-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ECN-DB-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN-DB-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ECN-DB-A's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-DB-A outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. ECN-DB-A.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ECN-DB-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 100.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, ECN-DB-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.30% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 19.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, ECN-DB-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3Y-6.47%
EPS 5Y-10.3%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y13.78%
Sales Q2Q%30.39%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ECN-DB-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.44% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
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 accelerating.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesECN-DB-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. ECN-DB-A.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 400.96, ECN-DB-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ECN-DB-A indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ECN-DB-A is more expensive than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. ECN-DB-A is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • ECN-DB-A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 300.06.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECN-DB-A is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ECN-DB-A is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 400.96
Fwd PE 300.06
ECN-DB-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsECN-DB-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300 400

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ECN-DB-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECN-DB-A is cheaper than 62.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ECN-DB-A indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ECN-DB-A is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1797
EV/EBITDA 160.23
ECN-DB-A.CA Per share dataECN-DB-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ECN-DB-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ECN-DB-A's earnings are expected to grow with 18.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ECN-DB-A.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ECN-DB-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.48, ECN-DB-A is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ECN-DB-A is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ECN-DB-A decreases each year by -15.65%.
  • ECN-DB-A is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • ECN-DB-A pays out 123.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP123%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendECN-DB-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
ECN-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout.ECN-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ECN-DB-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ECN-DB-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ECN CAPITAL CORP

TSX:ECN-DB-A (4/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners27.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.24B
Revenue(TTM)273.79M
Net Income(TTM)12.90M
Analysts72.5
Price Target134.15 (33.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.65%
DP123%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.95%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
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)6.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.46%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.52%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 400.96
Fwd PE 300.06
P/S 74.84
P/FCF 1797
P/OCF 1723.25
P/B 95.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 160.23
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY0.25%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY0.33%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)0.06
OCFY0.06%
SpS1.34
BVpS1.05
TBVpS-0.27
PEG (NY)11.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.4261 (-97.58%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.32%
ROE 6.03%
ROCE 12.33%
ROIC 6.04%
ROICexc 6.15%
ROICexgc 9.71%
OM 40.75%
PM (TTM) 4.71%
GM N/A
FCFM 4.16%
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)-15.97%
ROE(5y)78.92%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)2.85%
ROICexc(3y)3.78%
ROICexc(5y)2.91%
ROICexgc(3y)5.86%
ROICexgc(5y)4.62%
ROCE(3y)7.59%
ROCE(5y)5.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y43.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y91.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y101.07%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y58.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.84
Debt/FCF 53.22
Debt/EBITDA 4.61
Cap/Depr 2.44%
Cap/Sales 0.18%
Interest Coverage 2.73
Cash Conversion 9.04%
Profit Quality 88.42%
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 15.94
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)46.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3Y-6.47%
EPS 5Y-10.3%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y13.78%
Sales Q2Q%30.39%
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.68%
EBIT growth 3Y16.61%
EBIT growth 5Y80.66%
EBIT Next Year103.13%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-93.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-93.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ECN CAPITAL CORP / ECN-DB-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ECN-DB-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ECN-DB-A.CA.


What is the valuation status for ECN-DB-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) stock?

ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) is 400.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 95.8.


How financially healthy is ECN CAPITAL CORP?

The financial health rating of ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-A.CA) is 3 / 10.