KINAXIS INC (KXS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:KXS - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA49448Q1090 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, KXS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KXS was compared to 62 industry peers in the Software industry. While KXS has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. KXS is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, KXS could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KXS had positive earnings in the past year.
KXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KXS 4 years were profitable.
KXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KXS has a Return On Assets of 1.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: KXS outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KXS (2.38%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.65%, KXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KXS is significantly below the industry average of 12.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.06%) for KXS is below the current ROIC(4.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 2.38% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% |
ROA(3y)1.52%
ROA(5y)1.51%
ROE(3y)2.41%
ROE(5y)2.35%
ROIC(3y)3.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.97%, KXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KXS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KXS's Operating Margin of 6.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KXS outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KXS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.84%, KXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KXS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.97% | ||
| GM | 62.84% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-26.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-75.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KXS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KXS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.38 indicates that KXS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KXS (10.38) is better than 87.10% of its industry peers.
KXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.54. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.54, KXS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
KXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, KXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that KXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.12, KXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
KXS has a Quick Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that KXS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KXS has a Quick ratio of 2.12. This is in the better half of the industry: KXS outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.56%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, KXS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.01% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 11.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KXS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.56%
EPS 3Y61.03%
EPS 5Y12.01%
EPS Q2Q%51.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y24.44%
Revenue growth 5Y20.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.07%
EPS Next 2Y31.26%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y13.11%
Revenue Next 5Y17.74%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.25, KXS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KXS is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.48, KXS is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.43, KXS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KXS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KXS is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 66.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KXS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KXS's earnings are expected to grow with 26.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)4.52
EPS Next 2Y31.26%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KXS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:KXS (8/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
199.65
+3.88 (+1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.64B
Analysts75.71
Price Target222.74 (11.57%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.93%
Max EPS beat(2)12.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.93%
Max EPS beat(4)29.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.94%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)12.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.86%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.43 | ||
| P/S | 8.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.53 | ||
| P/B | 9.99 | ||
| P/tB | 12.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 66.79 |
EPS(TTM)3.68
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)4.81
OCFY2.41%
SpS24.15
BVpS19.98
TBVpS15.78
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)4.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.43% | ||
| ROE | 2.38% | ||
| ROCE | 6.46% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.38% | ||
| OM | 6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.97% | ||
| GM | 62.84% | ||
| FCFM | 18.72% |
ROA(3y)1.52%
ROA(5y)1.51%
ROE(3y)2.41%
ROE(5y)2.35%
ROIC(3y)3.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.25%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-22.78%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-35.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-26.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-75.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-2.99%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 183.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 950.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.38 |
F-Score7
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)33.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.28%
Profit Quality(3y)56633.6%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.56%
EPS 3Y61.03%
EPS 5Y12.01%
EPS Q2Q%51.72%
EPS Next Y40.07%
EPS Next 2Y31.26%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y24.44%
Revenue growth 5Y20.33%
Sales Q2Q%11.24%
Revenue Next Year11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y13.11%
Revenue Next 5Y17.74%
EBIT growth 1Y67.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-11.89%
EBIT Next Year434.7%
EBIT Next 3Y97.98%
EBIT Next 5Y62.02%
FCF growth 1Y225.01%
FCF growth 3Y79.75%
FCF growth 5Y30.65%
OCF growth 1Y138.59%
OCF growth 3Y25.55%
OCF growth 5Y22.07%