ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:EFX - CA29269R1055 - Common Stock
15.06 CAD
-0.25 (-1.63%)
Overall EFX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EFX against 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EFX while its profitability can be described as average. EFX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EFX was profitable.
In the past year EFX had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EFX reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years EFX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.47%, EFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.45%, EFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.60%, EFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EFX is significantly below the industry average of 11.19%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) for EFX is above the 3 year average (4.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 11.45% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)-1.34%
ROA(5y)-0.17%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-1.28%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
1.3 Margins
EFX has a Profit Margin (5.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFX has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.99%, EFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFX has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.53%, EFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 23.53% |
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-29.12%
GM growth 3Y-3.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EFX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EFX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
EFX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EFX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that EFX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.70, EFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.66. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EFX would need 3.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EFX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.66. This is in the better half of the industry: EFX outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
EFX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating EFX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EFX (0.65) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
EFX has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that EFX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, EFX is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that EFX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EFX has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: EFX underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EFX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 195.42%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for EFX have been decreasing by -31.76% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, EFX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.51% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)195.42%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%1118.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.51%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.16%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EFX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 67.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y351.68%
EPS Next 2Y88.17%
EPS Next 3Y67.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of EFX.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say EFX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.10 indicates a correct valuation of EFX.
EFX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.85. EFX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
67.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EFX's earnings are expected to grow with 67.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y88.17%
EPS Next 3Y67.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EFX has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, EFX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, EFX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EFX decreases each year by -29.59%.
EFX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EFX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
EFX pays out 10.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.85%
EPS Next 2Y88.17%
EPS Next 3Y67.81%
TSX:EFX (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.06
-0.25 (-1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.84B
Analysts76.36
Price Target17.72 (17.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.59%
DP10.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)149.61%
Min EPS beat(2)52.69%
Max EPS beat(2)246.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)190.74%
Min EPS beat(4)52.69%
Max EPS beat(4)404.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-1147.55%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1587.84%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1242.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.93%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.63%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.89%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)18.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)61.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY15.72%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY23.13%
SpS26.77
BVpS12.96
TBVpS7.66
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 11.45% | ||
| ROCE | 13.33% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.31% | ||
| OM | 10.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 23.53% | ||
| FCFM | 8.85% |
ROA(3y)-1.34%
ROA(5y)-0.17%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-1.28%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)3.83%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)5.92%
ROICexgc(5y)5.75%
ROCE(3y)5.79%
ROCE(5y)5.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y35.25%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.91%
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-29.12%
GM growth 3Y-3.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)62.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)195.42%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%1118.6%
EPS Next Y351.68%
EPS Next 2Y88.17%
EPS Next 3Y67.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.51%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.16%
Revenue Next Year-2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
EBIT growth 1Y54.85%
EBIT growth 3Y65.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.26%
EBIT Next Year183.76%
EBIT Next 3Y42.67%
EBIT Next 5Y22.49%
FCF growth 1Y216.29%
FCF growth 3Y31.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1940.68%
OCF growth 3Y29.63%
OCF growth 5Y42.99%