MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MEQ - CA5609151009 - Common Stock
179.05 CAD
-1.75 (-0.97%)
Taking everything into account, MEQ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MEQ was compared to 30 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. MEQ has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MEQ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MEQ was profitable.
MEQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MEQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MEQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.03%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MEQ has a better Return On Equity (15.92%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
MEQ's Return On Invested Capital of 3.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
MEQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.64%) for MEQ is above the 3 year average (3.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% |
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 103.88%, MEQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MEQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MEQ (59.32%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MEQ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.37%, MEQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MEQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 103.88% | ||
| GM | 66.37% |
OM growth 3Y4.53%
OM growth 5Y2.2%
PM growth 3Y15.9%
PM growth 5Y17.8%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MEQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MEQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MEQ remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
MEQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that MEQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MEQ's Altman-Z score of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MEQ outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
MEQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MEQ would need 22.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MEQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 22.75. This is in the better half of the industry: MEQ outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that MEQ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MEQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
MEQ has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MEQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.13, MEQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MEQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.13, MEQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 82.71% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, MEQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.61% in the last year.
MEQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.71%
EPS 3Y53.85%
EPS 5Y27.81%
EPS Q2Q%-18.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.03%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.34%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MEQ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -22.18% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MEQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-32.05%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 8.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of MEQ.
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MEQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, MEQ is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67, MEQ is valued on the expensive side.
MEQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MEQ is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, MEQ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MEQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MEQ is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MEQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MEQ is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.86 |
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 -22.18% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MEQ has a yearly dividend return of 0.09%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.03, MEQ is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.09, MEQ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
MEQ is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MEQ pays out 0.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.48%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
TSX:MEQ (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
179.05
-1.75 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.67B
Revenue(TTM)276.29M
Net Income(TTM)287.01M
Analysts80
Price Target248.88 (39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.48%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.31%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.16%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.1%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 6.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.86 |
EPS(TTM)21.45
EY11.98%
EPS(NY)9.59
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)9.06
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)9.12
OCFY5.09%
SpS29.71
BVpS193.79
TBVpS193.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number305.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.97% | ||
| OM | 59.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 103.88% | ||
| GM | 66.37% | ||
| FCFM | 30.49% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 29.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score7
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)82.71%
EPS 3Y53.85%
EPS 5Y27.81%
EPS Q2Q%-18.28%
EPS Next Y-32.05%
EPS Next 2Y-33.14%
EPS Next 3Y-22.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y16.03%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.34%
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.95%
EBIT growth 3Y20.44%
EBIT growth 5Y15.51%
EBIT Next Year8.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.55%
FCF growth 3Y17.67%
FCF growth 5Y19.8%
OCF growth 1Y-7.24%
OCF growth 3Y17.21%
OCF growth 5Y19.07%
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP / MEQ.CA 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP?
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MEQ stock?
The financial health rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP (MEQ.CA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.48%.