ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:EFN • CA2861812014
33.49 CAD
-2.8 (-7.72%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EFN. EFN was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EFN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EFN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. EFN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EFN was profitable.
- EFN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- EFN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In multiple years EFN reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EFN has a Return On Assets of 3.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: EFN outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- EFN's Return On Equity of 15.27% is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EFN (2.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EFN is below the industry average of 5.81%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.73%) for EFN is above the 3 year average (2.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.27% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% |
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)2.62%
ROIC(5y)2.47%
1.3 Margins
- EFN has a better Profit Margin (20.06%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- EFN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EFN has a Operating Margin of 21.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- EFN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of EFN (73.69%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EFN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.06% | ||
| GM | 73.69% |
OM growth 3Y-5.52%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.09%
PM growth 5Y46.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EFN is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EFN has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EFN has less shares outstanding
- EFN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that EFN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.44, EFN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39 is on the high side and indicates that EFN has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of EFN (3.39) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- EFN has a Current Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EFN's Current ratio of 5.48 is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- EFN has a Quick Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that EFN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EFN's Quick ratio of 5.48 is amongst the best of the industry. EFN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.05% over the past year.
- EFN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.83% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.77% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, EFN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
3.2 Future
- EFN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.48% yearly.
- EFN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
- EFN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.93.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EFN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.23, the valuation of EFN can be described as rather expensive.
- EFN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EFN is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- EFN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EFN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EFN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- EFN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, EFN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EFN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
- EFN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EFN grows each year by 7.62%, which is quite nice.
- EFN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- EFN has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EFN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- EFN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.48%
TSX:EFN (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
33.49
-2.8 (-7.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners54.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.40B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.68 (33.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
DP34.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.36%
Max EPS beat(2)0.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.21%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.25%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)32.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)55.07%
PT rev (1m)0.11%
PT rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.23 | ||
| P/S | 4.59 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.49 | ||
| P/tB | 8.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)-1.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.05
OCFYN/A
SpS7.3
BVpS9.58
TBVpS3.99
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number18.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.27% | ||
| ROCE | 3.59% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.22% | ||
| OM | 21.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.06% | ||
| GM | 73.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.49%
ROE(3y)11.73%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)2.62%
ROIC(5y)2.47%
ROICexc(3y)2.64%
ROICexc(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc(3y)3.16%
ROICexgc(5y)2.97%
ROCE(3y)3.44%
ROCE(5y)3.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.79%
OM growth 3Y-5.52%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.09%
PM growth 5Y46.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 9.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score4
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)12.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
EPS Next Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
Revenue Next Year8.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.21%
EBIT growth 3Y16.26%
EBIT growth 5Y23.05%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y79.85%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR / EFN.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EFN.CA.
What is the valuation status of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is expected to grow by 13.71% in the next year.
Is the dividend of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR sustainable?
The dividend rating of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.12%.