HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT (HAM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX-V:HAM • CA43127Q1000
Current stock price
This HAM.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HAM.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HAM was profitable.
- In the past year HAM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years HAM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HAM reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- HAM has a Return On Assets of 5.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAM outperforms 83.65% of its industry peers.
- HAM has a Return On Equity of 12.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAM outperforms 82.21% of its industry peers.
- HAM has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAM outperforms 95.67% of its industry peers.
- HAM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.85%. This is above the industry average of 6.78%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.85%) for HAM is below the current ROIC(10.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROIC | 10.6% |
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.34%, HAM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Operating Margin of HAM (36.15%) is better than 91.83% of its industry peers.
- The Gross Margin of HAM (72.05%) is better than 90.38% of its industry peers.
- HAM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 72.05% |
2. HAM.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HAM is still creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for HAM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that HAM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.30, HAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that HAM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HAM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HAM outperforms 47.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that HAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, HAM is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that HAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HAM (0.95) is better than 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. HAM.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HAM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.70%.
- Looking at the last year, HAM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.73% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HAM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 33.41% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.52% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HAM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.56% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. HAM.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.92 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HAM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HAM is valued cheaper than 97.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, HAM is valued rather cheaply.
- HAM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.52.
- HAM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HAM is cheaper than 98.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- HAM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HAM indicates a rather cheap valuation: HAM is cheaper than 97.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of HAM may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. HAM.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HAM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
HAM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX-V:HAM (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
4.7
-0.08 (-1.67%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.92 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROCE | 12.49% | ||
| ROIC | 10.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.68% | ||
| OM | 36.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 72.05% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 241.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 63.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT / HAM.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HAM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HAM.CA.
What is the valuation status for HAM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT (HAM.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HAM stock?
HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT (HAM.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT (HAM.CA) is 3.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.48.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIGHWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT (HAM.CA) is expected to decline by -5.38% in the next year.