FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FSV • CA33767E2024
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This FSV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FSV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FSV had positive earnings in the past year.
- FSV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FSV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- FSV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FSV has a better Return On Assets (3.39%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.54%, FSV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSV outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
- FSV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) for FSV is above the 3 year average (7.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)10.55%
ROE(5y)12.38%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.64%, FSV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FSV has a better Operating Margin (6.37%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSV has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.58%, FSV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.64% | ||
| GM | 33.58% |
OM growth 3Y2.2%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-6.54%
PM growth 5Y-3.48%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
2. FSV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FSV is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FSV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FSV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FSV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.15 indicates that FSV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FSV's Altman-Z score of 3.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSV outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FSV is 3.40, which is a good value as it means it would take FSV, 3.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.40, FSV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that FSV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FSV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSV outperforms 43.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that FSV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FSV's Current ratio of 1.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSV outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
- FSV has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that FSV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of FSV (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. FSV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FSV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.20%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.38% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, FSV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.2%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y13.64%
Revenue growth 5Y14.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.06% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FSV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FSV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FSV.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSV is valued a bit cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say FSV is valued inline with the index average.
- FSV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.75.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say FSV is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FSV indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSV is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of FSV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)2.26
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. FSV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FSV has a yearly dividend return of 0.74%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.83, FSV pays a better dividend. On top of this FSV pays more dividend than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.74, FSV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FSV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.78%!
- FSV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FSV has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- FSV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FSV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
141.24
-0.72 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners80.22%
Inst Owner Change4.7%
Ins Owners9.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.46B
Revenue(TTM)5.50B
Net Income(TTM)145.05M
Analysts81.67
Price Target154.55 (9.42%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.78%
DP33.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.305)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)14.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.95%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.57%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)0.3%
PT rev (3m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/B | 4.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
EPS(TTM)5.76
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)6.96
FCFY4.93%
OCF(TTM)9.75
OCFY6.91%
SpS120.24
BVpS30.1
TBVpS-17.72
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)2.26
Graham Number62.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 10.54% | ||
| ROCE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.83% | ||
| OM | 6.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.64% | ||
| GM | 33.58% | ||
| FCFM | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)10.55%
ROE(5y)12.38%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
ROICexc(3y)7.49%
ROICexc(5y)7.9%
ROICexgc(3y)23.13%
ROICexgc(5y)24.38%
ROCE(3y)9.76%
ROCE(5y)10.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.83%
OM growth 3Y2.2%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-6.54%
PM growth 5Y-3.48%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 219.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
F-Score7
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)69.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.1%
Profit Quality(3y)178.32%
Profit Quality(5y)127.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.2%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%2.24%
EPS Next Y7.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y13.64%
Revenue growth 5Y14.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.38%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y15.05%
EBIT Next Year79.99%
EBIT Next 3Y26.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y84.08%
FCF growth 3Y124.08%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y56.1%
OCF growth 3Y61.49%
OCF growth 5Y8.85%
FIRSTSERVICE CORP / FSV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FSV.
Can you provide the valuation status for FIRSTSERVICE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FSV stock?
FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) is 24.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.69.
How sustainable is the dividend of FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) stock?
The dividend rating of FIRSTSERVICE CORP (FSV) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.7%.