COLABOR GROUP INC (GCL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GCL - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1926671035 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, GCL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GCL was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GCL have multiple concerns. GCL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GCL had negative earnings in the past year.
GCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years GCL 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GCL's Return On Assets of -0.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Return On Equity of -0.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GCL underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.23%, GCL is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.21% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% |
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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GCL has declined.
GCL's Operating Margin of 1.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GCL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GCL has grown nicely.
GCL has a Gross Margin of 18.00%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GCL underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18% |
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
GCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
GCL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that GCL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GCL has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: GCL underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GCL is 5.58, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GCL, 5.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.58, GCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that GCL has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.28, GCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC14.71%
2.3 Liquidity
GCL has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that GCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GCL has a worse Current ratio (1.23) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
GCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that GCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GCL (0.59) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GCL have decreased strongly by -115.05% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.18% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.12% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-115.05%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-126.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.18%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%
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
Based on estimates for the next years, GCL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.59%
EPS Next 2Y86.71%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.59%
Revenue Next 2Y20.96%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GCL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of GCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GCL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.30), we can say GCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GCL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
GCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GCL is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
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 2Y86.71%
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 (6/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.83
+0.02 (+2.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners13.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap84.67M
Analysts80
Price Target1.99 (139.76%)
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.25%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)-6.02%
PT rev (3m)7.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)16.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY9.9%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY34.61%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY37.69%
SpS6.45
BVpS1.04
TBVpS0.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.21% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROCE | 4.61% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.11% | ||
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18% | ||
| FCFM | 4.46% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover2.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC14.71%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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)-115.05%
EPS 3Y-41.98%
EPS 5Y-25.84%
EPS Q2Q%-126.44%
EPS Next Y28.59%
EPS Next 2Y86.71%
EPS Next 3Y59.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.18%
Revenue growth 3Y11.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.12%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%
Revenue Next Year25.59%
Revenue Next 2Y20.96%
Revenue Next 3Y15.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.6%
EBIT growth 3Y21.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.4%
EBIT Next Year203.57%
EBIT Next 3Y71.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3279.58%
FCF growth 3Y24.79%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y315.56%
OCF growth 3Y26.39%
OCF growth 5Y-1.47%