ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EFX - CA29269R1055 - Common Stock
19.96 CAD
+0.24 (+1.22%)
Taking everything into account, EFX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EFX was compared to 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. EFX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.76%, EFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a better Return On Equity (11.77%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.03%, EFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% 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 169.81%.
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 has a Profit Margin (5.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EFX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of EFX (11.90%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.11%, EFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% 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 | 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EFX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EFX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
EFX has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is not the best score and indicates that EFX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EFX (2.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EFX is 4.37, which is a neutral value as it means it would take EFX, 4.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EFX's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
EFX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating EFX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EFX (0.61) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC8.49%
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 62.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 222.23% over the past year.
EFX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.76% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
EFX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.37% yearly.
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
EFX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 68.29% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.32% 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 5Y1.32%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
EFX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.96.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EFX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EFX is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say EFX is valued rather cheaply.
EFX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.95.
EFX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
EFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EFX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EFX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EFX's 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)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.24%
EPS Next 3Y68.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, EFX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, EFX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.86, EFX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EFX decreases each year by -29.59%.
EFX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.96
+0.24 (+1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)136.00M
Analysts78
Price Target23.72 (18.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
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)33.81%
PT rev (3m)33.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY9.48%
OCF(TTM)3.2
OCFY16.03%
SpS28.73
BVpS13.25
TBVpS7.98
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.43
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 | 2.01 |
F-Score9
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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 5Y1.32%
EBIT growth 1Y47.93%
EBIT growth 3Y65.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.26%
EBIT Next Year183.76%
EBIT Next 3Y42.67%
EBIT Next 5Y26.71%
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 5 / 10 to EFX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ENERFLEX LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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%.