AIRIQ INC (IQ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:IQ - TSX Venture Exchange - CA0091204036 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, IQ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IQ was compared to 63 industry peers in the Software industry. IQ has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. IQ does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years IQ has been profitable.
In the past 5 years IQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.99%, IQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.19% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 4.50%, IQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IQ is below the industry average of 12.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) for IQ is well below the 3 year average (9.94%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that IQ had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.99% | ||
| ROE | 4.5% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% |
ROA(3y)21.92%
ROA(5y)18.97%
ROE(3y)27.32%
ROE(5y)25.9%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.51%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of IQ (6.74%) is better than 73.44% of its industry peers.
IQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IQ has a better Operating Margin (6.73%) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IQ has grown nicely.
IQ has a better Gross Margin (61.82%) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
IQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.74% | ||
| GM | 61.82% |
OM growth 3Y-0.4%
OM growth 5Y19.31%
PM growth 3Y9.18%
PM growth 5Y20.23%
GM growth 3Y-3.3%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IQ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IQ has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for IQ. 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
IQ has an Altman-Z score of -6.58. This is a bad value and indicates that IQ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -6.58, IQ is doing worse than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for IQ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | -6.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.03 indicates that IQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.03, IQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.59 indicates that IQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IQ (3.59) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IQ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -90.31%.
IQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.88% yearly.
Looking at the last year, IQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.75% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.31%
EPS 3Y25.7%
EPS 5Y30.88%
EPS Q2Q%-79.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.01%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IQ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.50.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IQ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: IQ is cheaper than 89.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of IQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IQ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:IQ (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners17.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.77M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY9.57%
SpS0.18
BVpS0.28
TBVpS0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.99% | ||
| ROE | 4.5% | ||
| ROCE | 4.46% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.67% | ||
| OM | 6.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.74% | ||
| GM | 61.82% | ||
| FCFM | 3.25% |
ROA(3y)21.92%
ROA(5y)18.97%
ROE(3y)27.32%
ROE(5y)25.9%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.51%
ROICexc(3y)19.07%
ROICexc(5y)49.44%
ROICexgc(3y)19.77%
ROICexgc(5y)49.86%
ROCE(3y)13.8%
ROCE(5y)17.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-30.3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.62%
OM growth 3Y-0.4%
OM growth 5Y19.31%
PM growth 3Y9.18%
PM growth 5Y20.23%
GM growth 3Y-3.3%
GM growth 5Y1.23%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | -6.58 |
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)137.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.35%
Profit Quality(3y)56.45%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.31%
EPS 3Y25.7%
EPS 5Y30.88%
EPS Q2Q%-79.55%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.01%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.27%
EBIT growth 3Y13.68%
EBIT growth 5Y29.35%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y121.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y44.61%
OCF growth 1Y17.56%
OCF growth 3Y86.8%
OCF growth 5Y28%