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ECN CAPITAL CORP (ECN-DB-B.CA) Stock Overview

Canada - TSX:ECN-DB-B - CA26829LAC15

101.05 CAD
-0.05 (-0.05%)
Last: 10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall ECN-DB-B gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ECN-DB-B against 28 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ECN-DB-B scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ECN-DB-B is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ECN-DB-B was profitable.
In the past year ECN-DB-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ECN-DB-B reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN-DB-B reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFECN-DB-B.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 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

ECN-DB-B's Return On Assets of 0.01% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-DB-B is outperformed by 82.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.03%, ECN-DB-B is doing worse than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-DB-B has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ECN-DB-B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECN-DB-B is below the industry average of 4.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.48%) for ECN-DB-B is below the current ROIC(4.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.01%
ROE 0.03%
ROIC 4.31%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICECN-DB-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.03%, ECN-DB-B is not doing good in the industry: 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Operating Margin of ECN-DB-B (33.30%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
ECN-DB-B's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.3%
PM (TTM) 0.03%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y87.71%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ECN-DB-B is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ECN-DB-B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ECN-DB-B has more shares outstanding
ECN-DB-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

ECN-DB-B has an Altman-Z score of 15.73. This indicates that ECN-DB-B is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ECN-DB-B (15.73) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
ECN-DB-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.27. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ECN-DB-B would need 3.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.27, ECN-DB-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.85 is on the high side and indicates that ECN-DB-B has dependencies on debt financing.
ECN-DB-B has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.85) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.85
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 15.73
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.76%
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFECN-DB-B.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 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ECN-DB-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ECN-DB-B (1.05) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ECN-DB-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ECN-DB-B (1.05) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ECN-DB-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 750.00%, which is quite impressive.
ECN-DB-B shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.31% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ECN-DB-B shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 33.31%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)750%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.31%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%

3.2 Future

ECN-DB-B is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 42.84% yearly.
ECN-DB-B is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y99.19%
EPS Next 2Y65.25%
EPS Next 3Y42.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.92%
Revenue Next 2Y14.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesECN-DB-B.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-B.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesECN-DB-B.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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ECN-DB-B is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 561.39.
ECN-DB-B's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. ECN-DB-B is more expensive than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-DB-B is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 292.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ECN-DB-B.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ECN-DB-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ECN-DB-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 561.39
Fwd PE 292.78
ECN-DB-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsECN-DB-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300 400 500

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ECN-DB-B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ECN-DB-B's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 116.17
EV/EBITDA 211.14
ECN-DB-B.CA Per share dataECN-DB-B.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-B does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ECN-DB-B's earnings are expected to grow with 42.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.25%
EPS Next 3Y42.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ECN-DB-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.38, ECN-DB-B pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.69. 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ECN-DB-B!
With a Dividend Yield of 1.38, ECN-DB-B pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of ECN-DB-B decreases each year by -5.51%.
ECN-DB-B is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

ECN-DB-B pays out 22763.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22763.77%
EPS Next 2Y65.25%
EPS Next 3Y42.84%
ECN-DB-B.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendECN-DB-B.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 500M -500M 1B
ECN-DB-B.CA Dividend Payout.ECN-DB-B.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ECN-DB-B.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ECN CAPITAL CORP

TSX:ECN-DB-B (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

101.05

-0.05 (-0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners47.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.44B
Analysts75
Price Target128.4 (27.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
DP22763.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-64%
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)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.65%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.52%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.36%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.32%
PT rev (1m)3.63%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 561.39
Fwd PE 292.78
P/S 84.92
P/FCF 116.17
P/OCF 115.73
P/B 101.13
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 211.14
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY0.18%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY0.34%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)0.87
OCFY0.86%
SpS1.19
BVpS1
TBVpS-0.29
PEG (NY)5.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.01%
ROE 0.03%
ROCE 9.08%
ROIC 4.31%
ROICexc 4.38%
ROICexgc 6.89%
OM 33.3%
PM (TTM) 0.03%
GM N/A
FCFM 73.1%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
ROICexc(3y)2.52%
ROICexc(5y)1.66%
ROICexgc(3y)3.6%
ROICexgc(5y)2.66%
ROCE(3y)5.23%
ROCE(5y)3.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y100.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.74%
OM growth 3Y87.71%
OM growth 5Y15.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.85
Debt/FCF 3.27
Debt/EBITDA 5.79
Cap/Depr 3.52%
Cap/Sales 0.28%
Interest Coverage 1.7
Cash Conversion 177.56%
Profit Quality 252664%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 15.73
F-Score7
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)114.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)750%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y99.19%
EPS Next 2Y65.25%
EPS Next 3Y42.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.31%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%
Revenue Next Year11.92%
Revenue Next 2Y14.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y178.05%
EBIT growth 3Y128.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.75%
EBIT Next Year99.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y153.35%
FCF growth 3Y11.95%
FCF growth 5Y-6.78%
OCF growth 1Y156.44%
OCF growth 3Y10.19%
OCF growth 5Y-7.11%