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EQ INC (EQ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX-V:EQ - TSX Venture Exchange - CA26884V1076 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

0.99  -0.02 (-1.98%)

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to EQ. EQ was compared to 12 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of EQ have multiple concerns. EQ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EQ has reported negative net income.
EQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EQ always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years EQ reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
EQ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEQ.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 -2M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of -14.66%, EQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.66%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-61.12%
ROA(5y)-49.79%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
EQ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEQ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600 800 1K

1.3 Margins

EQ's Gross Margin of 41.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQ outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
EQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for EQ so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 41.25%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.31%
EQ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEQ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EQ does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for EQ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EQ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EQ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingEQ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
EQ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEQ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -16.16, we must say that EQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -16.16, EQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -16.16
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.71%
EQ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEQ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that EQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, EQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that EQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EQ has a better Quick ratio (0.81) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
EQ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEQ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 88.67% over the past year.
EQ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.14%.
Measured over the past years, EQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)88.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%96.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.9%
Sales Q2Q%5.04%

3.2 Future

EQ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.31% yearly.
EQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y188.89%
EPS Next 2Y58.7%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
EQ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEQ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M
EQ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEQ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

EQ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.04 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: EQ is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. EQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.04
EQ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEQ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EQ.CA Per share dataEQ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EQ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
EQ's earnings are expected to grow with 39.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.7%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for EQ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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EQ INC

TSX-V:EQ (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.99

-0.02 (-1.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap68.75M
Analysts82.86
Price Target8.16 (724.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.04
P/S 6.98
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 148.48
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY24.73%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.01
OCFY0.67%
SpS0.14
BVpS-0.01
TBVpS-0.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.66%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 41.25%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-61.12%
ROA(5y)-49.79%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y-1.31%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 89.06%
Cap/Sales 6.86%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z -16.16
F-Score4
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)80.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)88.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%96.67%
EPS Next Y188.89%
EPS Next 2Y58.7%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.9%
Sales Q2Q%5.04%
Revenue Next Year46.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.1%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year177.24%
EBIT Next 3Y59.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y90.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y127.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A