COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GCL - CA1926671035 - Common Stock
0.2 CAD
+0.03 (+17.65%)
Overall GCL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GCL against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. GCL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GCL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GCL has reported negative net income.
In the past year GCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GCL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
GCL's Return On Assets of -22.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 94.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -275.16%, GCL is doing worse than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GCL (1.86%) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.81% | ||
| ROE | -275.16% | ||
| ROIC | 1.86% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GCL has a Operating Margin of 0.52%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GCL underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
GCL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GCL has a worse Gross Margin (16.73%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
GCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.73% |
OM growth 3Y9.36%
OM growth 5Y21.48%
PM growth 3Y-47.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.08%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y6.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GCL is destroying value.
Compared to 5 years ago, GCL has more shares outstanding
2.2 Solvency
GCL has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GCL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.97) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GCL is 21.80, which is on the high side as it means it would take GCL, 21.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 21.80, GCL is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
GCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GCL's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that GCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GCL has a worse Current ratio (0.73) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCL's Quick ratio of 0.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GCL have decreased strongly by -4981.37% in the last year.
GCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.84% yearly.
GCL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.05%.
Measured over the past years, GCL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4981.37%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-7400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.05%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 59.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
GCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y-500.04%
EPS Next 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.52%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
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.
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
GCL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.30, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GCL is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. GCL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: GCL is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GCL's earnings are expected to grow with 59.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GCL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:GCL (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.2
+0.03 (+17.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.40M
Revenue(TTM)716.24M
Net Income(TTM)-80.16M
Analysts77.14
Price Target0.95 (375%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.25%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-42.57%
PT rev (3m)-52.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-300%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-400.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-411.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
EPS(TTM)-0.78
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY30.3%
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY52.3%
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY65.93%
SpS7.02
BVpS0.29
TBVpS-0.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.81% | ||
| ROE | -275.16% | ||
| ROCE | 2.64% | ||
| ROIC | 1.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.12% | ||
| OM | 0.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.73% | ||
| FCFM | 1.49% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.47%
OM growth 3Y9.36%
OM growth 5Y21.48%
PM growth 3Y-47.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.08%
GM growth 3Y3.37%
GM growth 5Y6.72%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score4
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)50.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)831.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4981.37%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-7400%
EPS Next Y-500.04%
EPS Next 2Y60.37%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.05%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%31.15%
Revenue Next Year21.52%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.45%
EBIT growth 3Y21.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.4%
EBIT Next Year129%
EBIT Next 3Y71.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y149.81%
FCF growth 3Y24.79%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y-30.59%
OCF growth 3Y26.39%
OCF growth 5Y-1.47%
COLABOR GROUP INC / GCL.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GCL.CA.
What is the valuation status for GCL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GCL stock?
COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GCL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) is expected to decline by -500.04% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.