ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFN - CA2861812014 - Common Stock
36.08 CAD
+0.23 (+0.64%)
Taking everything into account, EFN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EFN was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While EFN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EFN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EFN had positive earnings in the past year.
EFN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years EFN has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: EFN reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
EFN's Return On Assets of 3.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EFN outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EFN (15.27%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
EFN has a Return On Invested Capital (2.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFN is below the industry average of 6.19%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.06%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.15%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.69%, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
EFN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for EFN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EFN has less shares outstanding
EFN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
EFN has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that EFN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EFN has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
EFN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.39, EFN is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.51%
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 has a better Current ratio (5.48) than 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.48, EFN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, EFN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.75% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.77% in the past 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 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.04%
Revenue growth 5Y1.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.13, the valuation of EFN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EFN indicates a rather cheap valuation: EFN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EFN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.25, 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 62.50% 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 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EFN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EFN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of EFN may justify a higher PE ratio.
EFN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)4.66
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, EFN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, EFN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, EFN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EFN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.62%!
EFN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As EFN did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
EFN pays out 34.12% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 3Y12.45%
TSX:EFN (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.08
+0.23 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.44B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)431.90M
Analysts80
Price Target44.63 (23.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.62%
DP34.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)3.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.43%
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)15.17%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)29.1%
PT rev (1m)1.16%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.7 | ||
| P/tB | 8.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)-1.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.07
OCFYN/A
SpS7.42
BVpS9.75
TBVpS4.06
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)4.66
Graham Number18.91
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 | 1.43 |
F-Score4
WACC7.51%
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 3Y9.72%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%13.79%
EPS Next Y13.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EFN.CA.
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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 financial health of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ELEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT COR (EFN.CA) is 4 / 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.