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E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD (ELF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:ELF - CA2685751075 - Common Stock

16.26 CAD
+0.03 (+0.18%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ELF. ELF was compared to 81 industry peers in the Insurance industry. ELF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. ELF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ELF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ELF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ELF 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ELF had a positive operating cash flow.
ELF.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFELF.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

ELF has a better Return On Assets (4.41%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.85%, ELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ELF has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELF outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.41%
ROE 14.85%
ROIC 4.96%
ROA(3y)2.6%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)9.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ELF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICELF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ELF (41.06%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELF has remained more or less at the same level.
ELF has a Operating Margin of 54.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ELF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 54.15%
PM (TTM) 41.06%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y13.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y0.82%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ELF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsELF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, ELF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ELF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ELF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ELF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingELF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
ELF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsELF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

ELF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.07. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ELF would need 2.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ELF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ELF outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
ELF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, ELF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 2.07
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ELF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFELF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
ELF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesELF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.31% over the past year.
ELF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.39% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.70% in the past year.
ELF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.31%
EPS 3Y14.91%
EPS 5Y20.39%
EPS Q2Q%64.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.7%
Revenue growth 3Y27.55%
Revenue growth 5Y15.53%
Sales Q2Q%27.36%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ELF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesELF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ELF.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ELF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ELF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say ELF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE N/A
ELF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

ELF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. ELF is more expensive than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.41
EV/EBITDA N/A
ELF.CA Per share dataELF.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ELF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ELF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.45%, which is a nice return.
ELF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, ELF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of ELF decreases each year by -38.31%.
ELF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of ELF decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-38.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
ELF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareELF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

ELF pays out 47.51% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.51%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ELF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendELF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
ELF.CA Dividend Payout.ELF.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ELF.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD

TSX:ELF (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

16.26

+0.03 (+0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07
Earnings (Next)11-11 2025-11-11
Inst Owners15.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.63B
Revenue(TTM)3.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.45%
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)-38.31%
DP47.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.87
P/FCF 19.41
P/OCF 19.41
P/B 0.68
P/tB 0.68
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY20.85%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY5.15%
SpS8.69
BVpS24.02
TBVpS23.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number42.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.41%
ROE 14.85%
ROCE 5.82%
ROIC 4.96%
ROICexc 5.03%
ROICexgc 7.95%
OM 54.15%
PM (TTM) 41.06%
GM N/A
FCFM 9.64%
ROA(3y)2.6%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)9.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y41.38%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y41.51%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y13.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y0.82%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 2.07
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 70.5
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 23.48%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.31%
EPS 3Y14.91%
EPS 5Y20.39%
EPS Q2Q%64.52%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.7%
Revenue growth 3Y27.55%
Revenue growth 5Y15.53%
Sales Q2Q%27.36%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.66%
EBIT growth 3Y44.29%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.26%
FCF growth 3Y9.7%
FCF growth 5Y1.99%
OCF growth 1Y-43.26%
OCF growth 3Y9.7%
OCF growth 5Y1.99%

E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD / ELF.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ELF.CA.


What is the valuation status for ELF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD (ELF.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ELF stock?

E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD (ELF.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD?

The financial health rating of E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD (ELF.CA) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of E-L FINANCIAL CORP LTD (ELF.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.51%.