FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP (FN-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FN-PR-A • CA33564P2026
Current stock price
This FN-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FN-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FN-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FN-PR-A has been profitable.
- FN-PR-A had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.34%, FN-PR-A is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- FN-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (24.60%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FN-PR-A (0.35%) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- FN-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROIC | 0.35% |
1.3 Margins
- FN-PR-A has a Profit Margin of 7.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FN-PR-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- FN-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 11.01%, FN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- FN-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of FN-PR-A (25.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FN-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.95% | ||
| GM | 25.03% |
2. FN-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FN-PR-A is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FN-PR-A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- FN-PR-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- FN-PR-A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.04, we must say that FN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -0.04, FN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FN-PR-A is 184.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take FN-PR-A, 184.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FN-PR-A has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (184.75) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
- FN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 71.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 71.28, FN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 71.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 184.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.04 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.05 indicates that FN-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FN-PR-A has a worse Current ratio (0.05) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.05 indicates that FN-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.05, FN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 |
3. FN-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FN-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.69%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, FN-PR-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.03% on average per year.
- FN-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.85%.
- Measured over the past years, FN-PR-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.82% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.25% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.01% on average over the next years.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FN-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17, the valuation of FN-PR-A can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FN-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FN-PR-A is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, FN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.16, the valuation of FN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FN-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FN-PR-A is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say FN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FN-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- FN-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FN-PR-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 180.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FN-PR-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
5. FN-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.62, FN-PR-A is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FN-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
- FN-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- FN-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- FN-PR-A pays out 99.34% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FN-PR-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
FN-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP
TSX:FN-PR-A (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.1 | ||
| P/tB | 0.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 180.66 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROCE | 0.52% | ||
| ROIC | 0.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.35% | ||
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.95% | ||
| GM | 25.03% | ||
| FCFM | 12.47% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 71.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 184.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 199.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.04 |
FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP / FN-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FN-PR-A.CA.
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FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP (FN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP (FN-PR-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP (FN-PR-A.CA) is 0 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FN-PR-A stock?
The dividend rating of FIRST NATIONAL FINANCIAL - FNCN 2.895 PERP (FN-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.34%.