PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PAY - CA70437C1095 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, PAY scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PAY was compared to 27 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While PAY seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PAY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PAY was profitable.
In the past year PAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PAY reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PAY reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.26%, PAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.19%, PAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PAY (13.92%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 22.19% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% |
ROA(3y)-2.18%
ROA(5y)-31.17%
ROE(3y)-10.76%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PAY's Profit Margin of 8.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAY is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
PAY's Operating Margin of 7.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAY is outperformed by 90.63% of its industry peers.
PAY has a Gross Margin of 25.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PAY outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
PAY's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 25.74% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y202.43%
GM growth 5Y-5.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PAY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PAY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PAY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for PAY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.14, we must say that PAY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PAY (1.14) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
PAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PAY (0.00) is better than 96.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PAY is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, PAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC14.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that PAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PAY has a better Current ratio (1.24) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
PAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that PAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PAY's Quick ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PAY outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 73.91% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 26.40% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 120.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.4%
Revenue growth 3Y140.05%
Revenue growth 5Y120.24%
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -67.14% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
PAY is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -39.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.43%
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-39.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.00, the valuation of PAY can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PAY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
PAY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PAY is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PAY indicates a rather cheap valuation: PAY is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PAY's earnings are expected to decrease with -67.14% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:PAY (3/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap193.16M
Revenue(TTM)216.87M
Net Income(TTM)19.38M
Analysts48.89
Price Target5.51 (37.75%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.75%
Max EPS beat(4)2.42%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)29.48%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.46%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.5%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY10%
EPS(NY)-0.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY14.19%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY17.83%
SpS4.49
BVpS1.81
TBVpS1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 22.19% | ||
| ROCE | 19.34% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 95.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 210.94% | ||
| OM | 7.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 25.74% | ||
| FCFM | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)-2.18%
ROA(5y)-31.17%
ROE(3y)-10.76%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y202.43%
GM growth 5Y-5.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 155.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
F-Score5
WACC14.89%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)179.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y-13.43%
EPS Next 2Y-67.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.4%
Revenue growth 3Y140.05%
Revenue growth 5Y120.24%
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-39.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y91.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year92.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y567.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1339.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
PAYFARE INC / PAY.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PAY.CA.
What is the valuation status of PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PAY stock?
PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PAY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAYFARE INC (PAY.CA) is 10 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.