ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:EFX - CA29269R1055 - Common Stock
18.81 CAD
-0.08 (-0.42%)
Taking everything into account, EFX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EFX was compared to 27 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EFX had positive earnings in the past year.
EFX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years EFX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years EFX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EFX's Return On Assets of 4.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EFX (11.77%) is better than 62.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.03%, EFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EFX is significantly below the industry average of 168.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.17%) for EFX is below the current ROIC(11.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.76% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% |
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's Profit Margin of 5.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFX has declined.
EFX has a Operating Margin of 11.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: EFX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
EFX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EFX has a Gross Margin of 23.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EFX outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
EFX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 23.11% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, EFX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for EFX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EFX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.98 indicates that EFX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
EFX has a Altman-Z score (1.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EFX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.37. This is a neutral value as EFX would need 4.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.37, EFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating EFX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EFX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: EFX underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
EFX has a Current Ratio of 1.24. 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 1.24, EFX is not doing good in the industry: 70.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EFX has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that EFX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EFX's Quick ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EFX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| 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 222.23%, which is quite impressive.
EFX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.76% yearly.
EFX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.39%.
Measured over the past years, EFX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%29.28%
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 68.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y355.72%
EPS Next 2Y89.24%
EPS Next 3Y68.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
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
EFX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.14.
EFX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
EFX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.89, the valuation of EFX can be described as correct.
EFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say EFX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
EFX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.93 |
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 68.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.24%
EPS Next 3Y68.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.90%, EFX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
EFX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.30.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, EFX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
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 11.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.03%
EPS Next 2Y89.24%
EPS Next 3Y68.29%
TSX:EFX (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.81
-0.08 (-0.42%)
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 Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)136.00M
Analysts78
Price Target18.87 (0.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.59%
DP11.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)141.55%
Min EPS beat(2)36.57%
Max EPS beat(2)246.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)98.63%
Min EPS beat(4)36.57%
Max EPS beat(4)246.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-1207.83%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1531.23%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1237.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.5%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.93%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.76%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.24%
PT rev (1m)6.47%
PT rev (3m)23.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)172.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)42.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)46.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY8.24%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY10.12%
OCF(TTM)3.22
OCFY17.12%
SpS28.91
BVpS13.33
TBVpS8.03
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.76% | ||
| ROE | 11.77% | ||
| ROCE | 15.31% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.08% | ||
| OM | 11.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 23.11% | ||
| FCFM | 6.59% |
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)5.93%
ROICexgc(5y)5.75%
ROCE(3y)5.79%
ROCE(5y)5.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.25%
ROICexgc 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score9
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)222.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.76%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
EPS Next Y355.72%
EPS Next 2Y89.24%
EPS Next 3Y68.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%29.28%
Revenue Next Year-0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
EBIT growth 1Y47.93%
EBIT growth 3Y65.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.26%
EBIT Next Year183.76%
EBIT Next 3Y42.67%
EBIT Next 5Y22.49%
FCF growth 1Y230.94%
FCF growth 3Y31.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y813.29%
OCF growth 3Y29.63%
OCF growth 5Y42.99%
ENERFLEX LTD / EFX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EFX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EFX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ENERFLEX LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) stock?
ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EFX stock?
The financial health rating of ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of ENERFLEX LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.03%.