INTERFOR CORP (IFP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:IFP - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA45868C1095 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
IFP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IFP have multiple concerns. IFP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IFP has reported negative net income.
IFP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
IFP has a Return On Assets (-8.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFP has a Return On Equity (-17.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.76% | ||
| ROE | -17.88% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
With a Gross Margin value of 6.61%, IFP is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IFP has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IFP so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.61% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IFP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, IFP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
IFP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IFP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.55, we must say that IFP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IFP has a Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IFP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
IFP has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as IFP would need 11.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IFP (11.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IFP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating IFP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IFP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IFP is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
IFP has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that IFP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IFP's Current ratio of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IFP is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that IFP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IFP has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: IFP underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IFP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.62%, which is quite good.
IFP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.70%.
IFP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%52.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%-9.55%
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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y96.24%
EPS Next 2Y51.25%
EPS Next 3Y29.38%
EPS Next 5Y22.87%
Revenue Next Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IFP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IFP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IFP indicates a rather cheap valuation: IFP is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IFP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IFP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IFP is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IFP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IFP is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IFP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:IFP (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.42
-0.04 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap639.01M
Analysts76
Price Target20.06 (61.51%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-138.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-142.62%
Max EPS beat(2)-134.24%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-108.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-142.62%
Max EPS beat(4)-42.94%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2899.16%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-1942.58%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1455.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.61%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.7%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.95%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.93%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-84.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-548.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.38 |
EPS(TTM)-5.17
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY13.68%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY13.19%
OCF(TTM)2.87
OCFY23.11%
SpS57.26
BVpS28.96
TBVpS15.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.76% | ||
| ROE | -17.88% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.61% | ||
| FCFM | 2.86% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 163.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score4
WACC6.41%
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)9.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%52.11%
EPS Next Y96.24%
EPS Next 2Y51.25%
EPS Next 3Y29.38%
EPS Next 5Y22.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%-9.55%
Revenue Next Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y49.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year156.17%
EBIT Next 3Y42.09%
EBIT Next 5Y31.87%
FCF growth 1Y122.13%
FCF growth 3Y-40.64%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-59.71%
OCF growth 3Y-48.43%
OCF growth 5Y38.51%