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INTERFOR CORP (IFP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:IFP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA45868C1095 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

13.71  -0.51 (-3.59%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall IFP gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated IFP against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IFP have multiple concerns. IFP is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IFP had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year IFP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years IFP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years IFP had a positive operating cash flow.
IFP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIFP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

IFP has a Return On Assets of -9.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFP outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
IFP has a Return On Equity (-19.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.88%
ROE -19.86%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.4%
ROA(5y)9.09%
ROE(3y)-1.92%
ROE(5y)14.05%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IFP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIFP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 3.71%, IFP is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
IFP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IFP so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.71%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-55.02%
GM growth 5Y-13.93%
IFP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIFP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IFP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for IFP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IFP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IFP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
IFP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingIFP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
IFP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIFP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that IFP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IFP has a Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFP outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFP is 13.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take IFP, 13.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.54, IFP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that IFP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IFP (0.58) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 13.54
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.18%
IFP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIFP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

IFP has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that IFP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IFP (1.58) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
IFP has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that IFP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IFP (0.64) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 0.64
IFP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIFP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for IFP have decreased strongly by -20.61% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, IFP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.81% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IFP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%70.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%-5.01%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.87% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, IFP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y96.24%
EPS Next 2Y51.25%
EPS Next 3Y29.38%
EPS Next 5Y22.87%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
IFP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIFP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
IFP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIFP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 -5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IFP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IFP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
IFP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIFP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IFP is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IFP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.05
EV/EBITDA 76.07
IFP.CA Per share dataIFP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IFP's earnings are expected to grow with 29.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.25%
EPS Next 3Y29.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IFP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

INTERFOR CORP

TSX:IFP (5/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

13.71

-0.51 (-3.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-13 2025-02-13/amc
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners50.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap705.38M
Analysts76
Price Target22.36 (63.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-88.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-134.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-42.94%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-72.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.24%
Max EPS beat(4)0.99%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2884.46%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-1931.28%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1446.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.66%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.49%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)-5.05%
PT rev (3m)-9.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)39.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)70.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 10.05
P/OCF 4.89
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 76.07
EPS(TTM)-5.91
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY9.95%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY20.46%
SpS58.77
BVpS29.79
TBVpS15.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.88%
ROE -19.86%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.71%
FCFM 2.32%
ROA(3y)-0.4%
ROA(5y)9.09%
ROE(3y)-1.92%
ROE(5y)14.05%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-55.02%
GM growth 5Y-13.93%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 13.54
Debt/EBITDA 41.63
Cap/Depr 33.79%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 680.66%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score3
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)258.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)297.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%70.52%
EPS Next Y96.24%
EPS Next 2Y51.25%
EPS Next 3Y29.38%
EPS Next 5Y22.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%-5.01%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.13%
Revenue Next 3Y8.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year166.17%
EBIT Next 3Y42.64%
EBIT Next 5Y31.87%
FCF growth 1Y188.19%
FCF growth 3Y-40.64%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.45%
OCF growth 3Y-48.43%
OCF growth 5Y38.51%