FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FSZ - CA31660A1030 - Common Stock
5.99 CAD
+0.05 (+0.84%)
Overall FSZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FSZ against 83 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FSZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FSZ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSZ was profitable.
In the past year FSZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
FSZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FSZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FSZ's Return On Assets of 2.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Return On Equity of 11.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.98%, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSZ is below the industry average of 9.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.63%) for FSZ is below the current ROIC(7.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.98% |
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)11.44%
ROE(5y)10.26%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
1.3 Margins
FSZ's Profit Margin of 4.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FSZ has a worse Operating Margin (17.03%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
FSZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y14.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FSZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FSZ has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FSZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that FSZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FSZ's Altman-Z score of 0.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
FSZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.70. This is a neutral value as FSZ would need 5.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FSZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.70) than 71.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.88 is on the high side and indicates that FSZ has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.88, FSZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FSZ has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that FSZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.30, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that FSZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FSZ has a better Quick ratio (1.30) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.27%.
Measured over the past years, FSZ shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.76% on average per year.
FSZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.88%.
FSZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.27%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
3.2 Future
FSZ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.72% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FSZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.81, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
FSZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.91, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FSZ.
FSZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FSZ is cheaper than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. FSZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSZ is valued cheaper than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.20%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, FSZ pays a better dividend. On top of this FSZ pays more dividend than 91.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, FSZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FSZ decreases each year by -0.28%.
FSZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FSZ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
219.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP219.35%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
TSX:FSZ (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.99
+0.05 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap522.39M
Revenue(TTM)669.17M
Net Income(TTM)31.19M
Analysts50.91
Price Target7.6 (26.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.28%
DP219.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.37%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)26.4%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.8%
Max EPS beat(4)26.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.08%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)2.76%
PT rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY14.69%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY16.93%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY25.82%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY26.59%
SpS7.67
BVpS3.03
TBVpS-6.86
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.79% | ||
| ROCE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 56.31% | ||
| OM | 17.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 20.16% |
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)11.44%
ROE(5y)10.26%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
ROICexc(3y)8.11%
ROICexc(5y)8.46%
ROICexgc(3y)63.8%
ROICexgc(5y)62.89%
ROCE(3y)10.33%
ROCE(5y)10.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.15%
OM growth 3Y-1.17%
OM growth 5Y14.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 432.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)6.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)11.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)394.04%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.27%
EPS 3Y-16.54%
EPS 5Y-6.76%
EPS Q2Q%-8%
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y0.76%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year-4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y15.69%
EBIT Next Year35.29%
EBIT Next 3Y15.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-6.59%
FCF growth 3Y-5.5%
FCF growth 5Y1.99%
OCF growth 1Y-5.58%
OCF growth 3Y-7.86%
OCF growth 5Y-2.2%
FIERA CAPITAL CORP / FSZ.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIERA CAPITAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FSZ.CA.
What is the valuation status for FSZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIERA CAPITAL CORP?
FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of FIERA CAPITAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is 6.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.
What is the financial health of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is 3 / 10.