FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:FSZ • CA31660A1030
5.94 CAD
-0.13 (-2.14%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FSZ. FSZ was compared to 78 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FSZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
- FSZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years FSZ 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years FSZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.56%, FSZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ's Return On Equity of 11.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.98%, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.63%. This is below the industry average of 10.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.98%) for FSZ is above the 3 year average (7.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.66%, FSZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- FSZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FSZ has a Operating Margin of 17.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSZ underperforms 67.95% 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, FSZ has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for FSZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- 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 55.13% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FSZ is 5.70, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FSZ, 5.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FSZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSZ outperforms 67.95% 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 is not doing good in the industry: 60.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that FSZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.30, FSZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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 62.82% 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.76% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, FSZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.88% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.76% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.72% on average over the next years.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.75 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FSZ.
- FSZ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FSZ is cheaper than 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.86, the valuation of FSZ can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say FSZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FSZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSZ is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSZ is cheaper than 97.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.65 |
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)2.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y5.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FSZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.12%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, FSZ pays a better dividend. On top of this FSZ pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FSZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FSZ decreases each year by -0.28%.
- FSZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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%
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 of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) stock?
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 6.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.96.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSZ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIERA CAPITAL CORP (FSZ.CA) is expected to grow by 2.52% in the next year.