ITAFOS INC (IFOS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:IFOS - KYG497151087 - Common Stock
2.78 CAD
-0.02 (-0.71%)
Overall IFOS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IFOS against 28 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While IFOS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on IFOS. These ratings could make IFOS a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IFOS was profitable.
In the past year IFOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years IFOS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years IFOS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IFOS (13.81%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 26.96%, IFOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.92%, IFOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IFOS is significantly above the industry average of 8.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.10%) for IFOS is well above the current ROIC(12.92%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.81% | ||
| ROE | 26.96% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% |
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)24.11%
ROE(5y)6.67%
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of IFOS (20.85%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
IFOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IFOS has a Operating Margin of 21.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IFOS outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
IFOS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.58%, IFOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFOS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.85% | ||
| GM | 27.58% |
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IFOS is creating value.
IFOS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IFOS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFOS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
IFOS has an Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that IFOS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
IFOS has a Altman-Z score (1.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IFOS would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFOS (3.46) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that IFOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
IFOS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
IFOS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that IFOS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
IFOS's Current ratio of 2.91 is amongst the best of the industry. IFOS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that IFOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IFOS (1.44) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IFOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.16%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 12.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, IFOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.16%
EPS 3Y16.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%66.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -12.69% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, IFOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.21 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IFOS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IFOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IFOS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.99, the valuation of IFOS can be described as very cheap.
IFOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IFOS is cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IFOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.69), we can say IFOS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IFOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IFOS is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IFOS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IFOS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IFOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as IFOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, IFOS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.78, IFOS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, IFOS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
5.2 History
IFOS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:IFOS (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.78
-0.02 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap519.33M
Analysts84
Price Target5.1 (83.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)113.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.46%
Max EPS beat(2)256.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)77.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.46%
Max EPS beat(4)256.44%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)50.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)50.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)51.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)41.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)68.54%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)29.69%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)19.27%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.27%
PT rev (1m)17.65%
PT rev (3m)17.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)115.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)115.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY23.74%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY20.05%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY7.15%
OCF(TTM)0.77
OCFY27.54%
SpS3.85
BVpS2.97
TBVpS2.97
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.81% | ||
| ROE | 26.96% | ||
| ROCE | 16.75% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.1% | ||
| OM | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.85% | ||
| GM | 27.58% | ||
| FCFM | 5.17% |
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)24.11%
ROE(5y)6.67%
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.96%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.96%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)24.77%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.19%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.19%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 217.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 24.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)154.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.14%
Profit Quality(3y)413.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.16%
EPS 3Y16.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y-12.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%66.96%
Revenue Next Year11.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-16.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.55%
FCF growth 3Y-4.54%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.74%
OCF growth 3Y8.3%
OCF growth 5Y27.93%