FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FAR • FR0010492199
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This FAR.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FAR.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FAR was profitable.
- FAR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years FAR has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FAR's Return On Assets of 6.16% is amongst the best of the industry. FAR outperforms 90.04% of its industry peers.
- FAR's Return On Equity of 15.76% is amongst the best of the industry. FAR outperforms 92.90% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.75%, FAR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- FAR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.13%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.35%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.75%) for FAR is well below the 3 year average (19.13%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FAR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 15.76% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% |
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)10.43%
ROE(3y)28.36%
ROE(5y)35.76%
ROIC(3y)19.13%
ROIC(5y)17.66%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.03%, FAR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- FAR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 10.42%, FAR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FAR has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of FAR (17.80%) is better than 87.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FAR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 17.8% |
OM growth 3Y-9.45%
OM growth 5Y4.64%
PM growth 3Y0.3%
PM growth 5Y24.36%
GM growth 3Y-6.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
2. FAR.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FAR is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FAR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FAR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.89 indicates that FAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FAR has a Altman-Z score (2.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 60.30. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FAR would need 60.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 60.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAR outperforms 88.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that FAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FAR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: FAR underperforms 74.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 60.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC10.17%
2.3 Liquidity
- FAR has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that FAR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FAR's Current ratio of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FAR outperforms 41.72% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that FAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FAR's Quick ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAR is outperformed by 62.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. FAR.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FAR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.00%.
- Measured over the past years, FAR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.55% on average per year.
- The Revenue for FAR has decreased by -12.02% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44%
EPS 3Y-7.31%
EPS 5Y25.55%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.74%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y42.1%
EPS Next 2Y36.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y12.56%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
4. FAR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.14, the valuation of FAR can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAR is cheaper than 94.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FAR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.98, the valuation of FAR can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FAR is valued cheaper than 93.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say FAR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FAR is cheaper than 96.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAR is cheaper than 90.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 135.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FAR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of FAR may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FAR's earnings are expected to grow with 36.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y36.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. FAR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for FAR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FAR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:FAR (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2.97
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-02 2026-01-02/dmh
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners3.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap294.77M
Revenue(TTM)258.19M
Net Income(TTM)15.57M
Analysts85
Price Target4.72 (58.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-33.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.54%
Max EPS beat(4)3.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.45%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.79%
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)45.1%
PT rev (3m)45.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-83.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 135.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 5.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY10.02%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY11.23%
SpS3.54
BVpS1.35
TBVpS0.51
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number2.52897 (-14.85%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 15.76% | ||
| ROCE | 15.58% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.78% | ||
| OM | 10.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 17.8% | ||
| FCFM | 0.62% |
ROA(3y)9.58%
ROA(5y)10.43%
ROE(3y)28.36%
ROE(5y)35.76%
ROIC(3y)19.13%
ROIC(5y)17.66%
ROICexc(3y)21.82%
ROICexc(5y)20.48%
ROICexgc(3y)36.91%
ROICexgc(5y)35.8%
ROCE(3y)26.54%
ROCE(5y)24.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.8%
OM growth 3Y-9.45%
OM growth 5Y4.64%
PM growth 3Y0.3%
PM growth 5Y24.36%
GM growth 3Y-6.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 60.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 10.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
F-Score5
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)122.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.05%
Profit Quality(3y)49.59%
Profit Quality(5y)53.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44%
EPS 3Y-7.31%
EPS 5Y25.55%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y42.1%
EPS Next 2Y36.12%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.74%
Revenue Next Year10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y12.56%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.61%
EBIT growth 5Y9.35%
EBIT Next Year94.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-84.61%
FCF growth 3Y-54.91%
FCF growth 5Y-37.92%
OCF growth 1Y-16.73%
OCF growth 3Y-13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-4.48%
FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA / FAR.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FAR.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA?
FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA?
The financial health rating of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FAR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) is expected to grow by 42.1% in the next year.