NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NA • CA6330671034
Current stock price
177.49 CAD
-1.57 (-0.88%)
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This NA.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NA.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NA had positive earnings in the past year.
- NA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NA has always been profitable.
- NA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.68%, NA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- NA has a Return On Equity (12.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 12.38% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)13.03%
ROE(5y)14.07%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- NA has a Profit Margin of 27.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- NA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NA does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.99% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.72%
PM growth 5Y2.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. NA.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- NA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.42. This is a neutral value as NA would need 5.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NA's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NA outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
- NA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- NA has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.43%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. NA.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.11% over the past year.
- NA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.23% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, NA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.73%.
- Measured over the past years, NA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y5.41%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%10.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.14%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%20.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y9%
Revenue Next Year11.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. NA.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.30 indicates a correct valuation of NA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NA is valued expensively inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued cheaper.
- NA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.27, which indicates a correct valuation of NA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NA is valued more expensive than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say NA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. NA.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.05.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, NA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NA grows each year by 6.57%, which is quite nice.
- NA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- NA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- 49.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of NA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
NA.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NA (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.49
-1.57 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners38.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap68.73B
Revenue(TTM)14.69B
Net Income(TTM)4.11B
Analysts75.45
Price Target182.42 (2.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
Yearly Dividend5.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
DP49.72%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date03-30 2026-03-30 (1.24)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.89%
Min EPS beat(2)4.39%
Max EPS beat(2)5.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.39%
Max EPS beat(4)15.18%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.96%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.45%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.3%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.27%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)3.06%
PT rev (3m)4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.27 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 5 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)11.6
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)14.47
Fwd EY8.15%
FCF(TTM)35.49
FCFY20%
OCF(TTM)36.01
OCFY20.29%
SpS37.94
BVpS85.79
TBVpS73.34
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number149.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.68% | ||
| ROE | 12.38% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.99% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 93.55% |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)13.03%
ROE(5y)14.07%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.72%
PM growth 5Y2.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 334.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC15.43%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)63%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)127.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y5.41%
EPS 5Y13.23%
EPS Q2Q%10.92%
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.14%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%20.53%
Revenue Next Year11.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y798.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-25.97%
OCF growth 1Y1055.14%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-25.34%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA / NA.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NA.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NA stock?
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA) is expected to grow by 14.78% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA (NA.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.72%.