ENERFLEX LTD (EFX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:EFX - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA29269R1055 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall EFX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EFX against 29 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EFX was profitable.
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 4.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EFX (11.45%) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.60%, EFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% 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 11.08%.
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
The Profit Margin of EFX (5.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EFX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.99%, EFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EFX has declined.
The Gross Margin of EFX (23.53%) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
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 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that EFX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EFX's Altman-Z score of 1.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.66, EFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
EFX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating EFX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EFX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EFX outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.97%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, EFX is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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 68.97% 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.
Measured over the past years, EFX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -31.76% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EFX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.51% in the last year.
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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EFX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y219.88%
EPS Next 2Y85.94%
EPS Next 3Y47.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of EFX.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. EFX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.89, the valuation of EFX can be described as very reasonable.
EFX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.94, EFX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EFX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EFX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
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 47.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y85.94%
EPS Next 3Y47.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%, EFX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, EFX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.13, EFX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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 10.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.85%
EPS Next 2Y85.94%
EPS Next 3Y47.84%
TSX:EFX (8/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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-0.4 (-2.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.59B
Analysts76.36
Price Target15.23 (17.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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)1.95%
PT rev (3m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)127.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY11.08%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY9.18%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY17.85%
OCF(TTM)3.41
OCFY26.26%
SpS26.24
BVpS12.7
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)0.04
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 | 1.65 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y219.88%
EPS Next 2Y85.94%
EPS Next 3Y47.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.51%
Revenue growth 3Y52.1%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.16%
Revenue Next Year-6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
EBIT growth 1Y54.85%
EBIT growth 3Y65.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.26%
EBIT Next Year165.41%
EBIT Next 3Y39.97%
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%