ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ECN-PR-C - CA26829L6026
25.75 CAD
0 (0%)
ECN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While ECN-PR-C seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECN-PR-C is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECN-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year ECN-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECN-PR-C reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years ECN-PR-C reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ECN-PR-C (0.46%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C's Return On Equity of 2.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C is outperformed by 67.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.52%, ECN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECN-PR-C is below the industry average of 5.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.52%) for ECN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (2.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.13% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% |
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)14.79%
ROE(3y)-16.1%
ROE(5y)77.16%
ROIC(3y)2.48%
ROIC(5y)1.63%
1.3 Margins
ECN-PR-C has a worse Profit Margin (1.81%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of ECN-PR-C (34.57%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ECN-PR-C is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECN-PR-C has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ECN-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECN-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ECN-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that ECN-PR-C is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ECN-PR-C (3.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ECN-PR-C is 8.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take ECN-PR-C, 8.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ECN-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.94 is amongst the best of the industry. ECN-PR-C outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.80 is on the high side and indicates that ECN-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.80, ECN-PR-C is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.42%
2.3 Liquidity
ECN-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ECN-PR-C has a Current ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: ECN-PR-C outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ECN-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.12, ECN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 650.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for ECN-PR-C have been decreasing by -20.31% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 23.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, ECN-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)650%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.61%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%12.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ECN-PR-C will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.71% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y98.26%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.38%
Revenue Next 2Y15.2%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 122.62, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ECN-PR-C.
60.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ECN-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 71.66, ECN-PR-C can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. ECN-PR-C is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 122.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 71.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECN-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ECN-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 80.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ECN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 54.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.98, ECN-PR-C's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ECN-PR-C!
ECN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ECN-PR-C decreases each year by -5.51%.
ECN-PR-C has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ECN-PR-C has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
348.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ECN-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP348.97%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP
TSX:ECN-PR-C (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.75
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.25B
Revenue(TTM)246.78M
Net Income(TTM)4.47M
Analysts73.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
DP348.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.95%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.27%
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)2.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.91%
PT rev (1m)-5.1%
PT rev (3m)3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 122.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 71.66 | ||
| P/S | 21.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 80.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 79.67 | ||
| P/B | 25.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.8 |
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY0.82%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY1.4%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY1.24%
OCF(TTM)0.32
OCFY1.26%
SpS1.2
BVpS1.02
TBVpS-0.26
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.25% | ||
| OM | 34.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.81% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 26.66% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.97%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 3.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1470.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score7
WACC7.42%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)650%
EPS 3Y-34.48%
EPS 5Y-20.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y98.26%
EPS Next 2Y70.82%
EPS Next 3Y54.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.61%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%12.47%
Revenue Next Year14.38%
Revenue Next 2Y15.2%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.62%
EBIT growth 3Y128.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.75%
EBIT Next Year112.84%
EBIT Next 3Y44.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.79%
FCF growth 3Y11.95%
FCF growth 5Y-6.78%
OCF growth 1Y151.11%
OCF growth 3Y10.19%
OCF growth 5Y-7.11%
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP / ECN-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ECN-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ECN-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status for ECN-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ECN-PR-C stock?
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 98.26% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ECN-PR-C stock?
The dividend rating of ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 348.97%.