ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP (ECN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ECN-PR-C - CA26829L6026
25.7 CAD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ECN-PR-C. ECN-PR-C was compared to 27 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. The financial health of ECN-PR-C is average, but 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.
ECN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ECN-PR-C reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years ECN-PR-C reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ECN-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 0.01%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECN-PR-C underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ECN-PR-C (0.03%) is worse than 74.07% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 4.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECN-PR-C is below the industry average of 5.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.48%) for ECN-PR-C is below the current ROIC(4.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 0.03%, ECN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 74.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ECN-PR-C has a worse Operating Margin (33.30%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ECN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ECN-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ECN-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ECN-PR-C has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ECN-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 3.70. 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 (3.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ECN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.27. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ECN-PR-C would need 3.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.27, ECN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ECN-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ECN-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECN-PR-C is outperformed by 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
ECN-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.05. 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.05, ECN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ECN-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, ECN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ECN-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 750.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, ECN-PR-C shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.31% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ECN-PR-C shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 33.31%.
ECN-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.56% yearly.
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
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 42.90% on average per year.
ECN-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y102%
EPS Next 2Y64.11%
EPS Next 3Y42.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y13.42%
Revenue Next 3Y12.07%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 142.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ECN-PR-C.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ECN-PR-C.
ECN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 75.55, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ECN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECN-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say ECN-PR-C is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 142.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 75.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ECN-PR-C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ECN-PR-C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ECN-PR-C is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 57.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ECN-PR-C's 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 42.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y64.11%
EPS Next 3Y42.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ECN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.30, ECN-PR-C pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.79. 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than ECN-PR-C!
With a Dividend Yield of 1.30, ECN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
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
ECN-PR-C pays out 22763.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22763.77%
EPS Next 2Y64.11%
EPS Next 3Y42.9%
ECN CAPITAL CORP - ECNCN 7.937 PERP
TSX:ECN-PR-C (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.7
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.23B
Revenue(TTM)238.49M
Net Income(TTM)69.00K
Analysts73.33
Price Target31.71 (23.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.51%
DP22763.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)1.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.29%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-13.52%
PT rev (1m)5.02%
PT rev (3m)8.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 142.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 75.55 | ||
| P/S | 21.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.45 | ||
| P/B | 25.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 57.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY0.7%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY1.32%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)0.87
OCFY3.4%
SpS1.19
BVpS1
TBVpS-0.29
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 | 2.85 | ||
| 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 | 3.7 |
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 Y102%
EPS Next 2Y64.11%
EPS Next 3Y42.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.31%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y13.42%
Revenue Next 3Y12.07%
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%
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 102% 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 22763.77%.