EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:EMP-A - CA2918434077 - Common Stock
49.68 CAD
+0.68 (+1.39%)
Taking everything into account, EMP-A scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EMP-A was compared to 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. EMP-A has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. EMP-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EMP-A had positive earnings in the past year.
EMP-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years EMP-A has been profitable.
EMP-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.11%, EMP-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.89%, EMP-A is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
EMP-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMP-A underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
EMP-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.72%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.89% | ||
| ROIC | 6.7% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.1%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EMP-A (2.24%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
EMP-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EMP-A has a Operating Margin of 3.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMP-A underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMP-A has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.04%, EMP-A is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EMP-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.24% | ||
| GM | 27.04% |
OM growth 3Y-2.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.27%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EMP-A is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMP-A has less shares outstanding
EMP-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EMP-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
EMP-A has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is not the best score and indicates that EMP-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.90, EMP-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EMP-A is 5.91, which is a neutral value as it means it would take EMP-A, 5.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EMP-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EMP-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
EMP-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EMP-A has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6.29%
2.3 Liquidity
EMP-A has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that EMP-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, EMP-A is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EMP-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that EMP-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EMP-A has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EMP-A underperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.90% over the past year.
EMP-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.33% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EMP-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.9%
EPS 3Y2.09%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EMP-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.22%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.56, which indicates a correct valuation of EMP-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EMP-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EMP-A is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, EMP-A is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.55, which indicates a correct valuation of EMP-A.
EMP-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
EMP-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMP-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EMP-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMP-A is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EMP-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
EMP-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.62. EMP-A pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
EMP-A's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMP-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.03%!
EMP-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EMP-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.03%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
27.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMP-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
EMP-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.61%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:EMP-A (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.68
+0.68 (+1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.47B
Analysts75.29
Price Target57.12 (14.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.03%
DP27.61%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.88%
Min EPS beat(2)0.56%
Max EPS beat(2)1.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.46%
Max EPS beat(4)7.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.96%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.33%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.88%
PT rev (3m)13.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 5.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)3.67
Fwd EY7.38%
FCF(TTM)5.59
FCFY11.24%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY17.76%
SpS136.01
BVpS23.67
TBVpS8.89
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.89% | ||
| ROCE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.4% | ||
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.24% | ||
| GM | 27.04% | ||
| FCFM | 4.11% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.85%
ROICexc(5y)7.41%
ROICexgc(3y)9.42%
ROICexgc(5y)10.15%
ROCE(3y)9.01%
ROCE(5y)9.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.01%
OM growth 3Y-2.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.27%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.44%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 183.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score8
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)72.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)164.1%
Profit Quality(5y)168.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.9%
EPS 3Y2.09%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%1.11%
EPS Next Y13.22%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.18%
EBIT growth 5Y2.55%
EBIT Next Year94.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.5%
FCF growth 3Y0.58%
FCF growth 5Y-1.71%
OCF growth 1Y12.71%
OCF growth 3Y0.31%
OCF growth 5Y0.36%