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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making IQ a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. IQ has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IQ was profitable.
In the past year IQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years IQ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IQ had a positive operating cash flow.
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ has a better Return On Equity (4.50%) than 65.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IQ (3.21%) is better than 68.25% 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 3 year average ROIC (9.94%) for IQ is well above the current ROIC(3.21%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
IQ has a better Profit Margin (6.74%) than 73.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IQ has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.73%, IQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 61.82%, IQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IQ is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, IQ has less shares outstanding
IQ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -6.08, we must say that IQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IQ has a Altman-Z score of -6.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: IQ underperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
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 | -6.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.03 indicates that IQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IQ has a better Current ratio (4.03) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
IQ has a Quick Ratio of 3.59. This indicates that IQ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IQ (3.59) is better than 87.30% 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%.
Measured over the past years, IQ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.88% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.75% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.41% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.50, IQ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.48. IQ is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IQ is valued cheaper than 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
IQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of IQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IQ!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:IQ (7/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.395
+0.03 (+6.76%)
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 Cap11.66M
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 | 39.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY1.52%
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY8.84%
SpS0.18
BVpS0.28
TBVpS0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
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 | -6.08 |
F-Score7
WACC9.55%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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%