FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FAR - FR0010492199 - Common Stock
2.54 CAD
+0.01 (+0.4%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FAR. FAR was compared to 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. FAR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FAR is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- FAR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FAR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years FAR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FAR has a Return On Assets of 6.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAR outperforms 90.65% of its industry peers.
- FAR has a better Return On Equity (17.14%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FAR (11.09%) is better than 94.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FAR is significantly above the industry average of 11.94%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (22.41%) for FAR is well above the current ROIC(11.09%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.49% | ||
| ROE | 17.14% | ||
| ROIC | 11.09% |
ROA(3y)10.16%
ROA(5y)9.57%
ROE(3y)33.28%
ROE(5y)39.16%
ROIC(3y)22.41%
ROIC(5y)17%
1.3 Margins
- FAR has a Profit Margin of 6.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FAR outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
- FAR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FAR (10.90%) is better than 89.79% of its industry peers.
- FAR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 18.41%, FAR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FAR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.54% | ||
| GM | 18.41% |
OM growth 3Y17.46%
OM growth 5Y22.04%
PM growth 3Y-10.36%
PM growth 5Y77.65%
GM growth 3Y7.37%
GM growth 5Y6.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FAR is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FAR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, FAR has more shares outstanding
- FAR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.68 indicates that FAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FAR's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FAR outperforms 47.60% of its industry peers.
- FAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.83. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FAR would need 7.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.83, FAR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that FAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, FAR is doing worse than 72.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC9.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.35 indicates that FAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.35, FAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- FAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that FAR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FAR has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FAR have decreased strongly by -37.97% in the last year.
- FAR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 94.39% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FAR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.83% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FAR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.97%
EPS 3Y-8.89%
EPS 5Y94.39%
EPS Q2Q%-29.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%-8.55%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.04% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FAR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-36.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.62%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04, the valuation of FAR can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FAR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.78, the valuation of FAR can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FAR is valued cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- FAR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAR is cheaper than 97.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of FAR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-1.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FAR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:FAR (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2.54
+0.01 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-02 2026-01-02
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners4.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap252.09M
Revenue(TTM)255.91M
Net Income(TTM)16.75M
Analysts85
Price Target3.25 (27.95%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.17%
Max EPS beat(2)3.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.59%
Max EPS beat(4)3.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.54%
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)-9.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.78%
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)-8.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 4.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY14.74%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY6.85%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY17.59%
SpS3.59
BVpS1.37
TBVpS0.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Graham Number2.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.49% | ||
| ROE | 17.14% | ||
| ROCE | 16.35% | ||
| ROIC | 11.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.66% | ||
| OM | 10.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.54% | ||
| GM | 18.41% | ||
| FCFM | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)10.16%
ROA(5y)9.57%
ROE(3y)33.28%
ROE(5y)39.16%
ROIC(3y)22.41%
ROIC(5y)17%
ROICexc(3y)25.88%
ROICexc(5y)19.63%
ROICexgc(3y)45.3%
ROICexgc(5y)34.54%
ROCE(3y)30.62%
ROCE(5y)23.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.9%
OM growth 3Y17.46%
OM growth 5Y22.04%
PM growth 3Y-10.36%
PM growth 5Y77.65%
GM growth 3Y7.37%
GM growth 5Y6.58%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score5
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)114.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)75.5%
Profit Quality(5y)133.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.97%
EPS 3Y-8.89%
EPS 5Y94.39%
EPS Q2Q%-29.87%
EPS Next Y-36.34%
EPS Next 2Y-1.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%-8.55%
Revenue Next Year-13.62%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.08%
EBIT growth 3Y20.81%
EBIT growth 5Y31.07%
EBIT Next Year-28.3%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.25%
FCF growth 3Y-0.24%
FCF growth 5Y5.25%
OCF growth 1Y-27.89%
OCF growth 3Y0.24%
OCF growth 5Y7.3%
FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA / FAR.CA 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 8 / 10 to FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) stock?
FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What is the financial health of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA (FAR.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.