MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MEQ • CA5609151009
Current stock price
177.55 CAD
+1.49 (+0.85%)
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This MEQ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MEQ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MEQ was profitable.
- MEQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MEQ has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MEQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MEQ's Return On Assets of 6.93% is amongst the best of the industry. MEQ outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.09%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.65%, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 18.25%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.47%) for MEQ is below the current ROIC(3.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.93% | ||
| ROE | 15.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% |
ROA(3y)5.4%
ROA(5y)5.76%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)3.47%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 99.81%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MEQ has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 59.68%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- MEQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 66.88%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 99.81% | ||
| GM | 66.88% |
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. MEQ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MEQ is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MEQ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- MEQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MEQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that MEQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MEQ has a Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MEQ outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- MEQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.58. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MEQ would need 20.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.58, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that MEQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, MEQ is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that MEQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, MEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that MEQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MEQ has a Quick ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. MEQ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MEQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 48.91%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, MEQ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.33% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MEQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.91% in the last year.
- MEQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.91%
EPS 3Y33.62%
EPS 5Y33.33%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.91%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -42.88% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- Based on estimates for the next years, MEQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-66.31%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MEQ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MEQ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.93.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MEQ is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, MEQ is valued rather cheaply.
- MEQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.67.
- 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MEQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say MEQ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- MEQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MEQ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MEQ's earnings are expected to decrease with -42.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MEQ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MEQ has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.54, MEQ is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, MEQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
- MEQ has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 0.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MEQ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.53%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MEQ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MEQ (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.55
+1.49 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners20.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners49.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)279.56M
Net Income(TTM)279.04M
Analysts80
Price Target249.39 (40.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)217.72%
Min EPS beat(2)132.52%
Max EPS beat(2)302.92%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)249.32%
Min EPS beat(4)132.52%
Max EPS beat(4)425.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)212.17%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)211.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)206.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.96%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.67 | ||
| P/S | 5.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.75 |
EPS(TTM)29.96
EY16.87%
EPS(NY)10.05
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)9.44
FCFY5.32%
OCF(TTM)9.51
OCFY5.36%
SpS30.09
BVpS199.05
TBVpS198.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number366.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.93% | ||
| ROE | 15.09% | ||
| ROCE | 4.34% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.79% | ||
| OM | 59.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 99.81% | ||
| GM | 66.88% | ||
| FCFM | 31.37% |
ROA(3y)5.4%
ROA(5y)5.76%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)3.47%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)3.63%
ROICexgc(5y)3.31%
ROCE(3y)4.12%
ROCE(5y)3.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.35%
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC5.99%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)68.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)568.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)46.32%
Profit Quality(5y)37.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.91%
EPS 3Y33.62%
EPS 5Y33.33%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
EPS Next Y-66.31%
EPS Next 2Y-42.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.91%
Revenue growth 3Y15.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.39%
EBIT growth 3Y20.44%
EBIT growth 5Y15.51%
EBIT Next Year16.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.87%
FCF growth 3Y17.67%
FCF growth 5Y19.8%
OCF growth 1Y14.71%
OCF growth 3Y17.21%
OCF growth 5Y19.07%
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP / MEQ.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MEQ.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MEQ stock?
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
The financial health rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is expected to decline by -66.31% in the next year.