STINGRAY GROUP -VARIABLE S (RAY-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:RAY-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA86084H2090 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
RAY-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RAY-B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RAY-B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RAY-B had positive earnings in the past year.
RAY-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RAY-B had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years RAY-B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of -2.10%, RAY-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
RAY-B's Return On Equity of -6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RAY-B outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.45%, RAY-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RAY-B is significantly below the industry average of 32.97%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.45%) for RAY-B is above the 3 year average (7.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.1% | ||
| ROE | -6.59% | ||
| ROIC | 9.45% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)2.5%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.34%
1.3 Margins
RAY-B has a Operating Margin of 25.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RAY-B outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
RAY-B's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Gross Margin are not available for RAY-B so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y33.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RAY-B is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RAY-B has less shares outstanding
RAY-B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RAY-B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that RAY-B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of RAY-B (1.38) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
RAY-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as RAY-B would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.09, RAY-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that RAY-B has dependencies on debt financing.
RAY-B's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RAY-B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that RAY-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.26, RAY-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that RAY-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.23, RAY-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RAY-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.28%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, RAY-B shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RAY-B shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y8.45%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.19%
Sales Q2Q%7.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.14%
EPS Next 2Y18.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.00, the valuation of RAY-B can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RAY-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RAY-B is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RAY-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say RAY-B is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.12, the valuation of RAY-B can be described as very reasonable.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RAY-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.40, RAY-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RAY-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RAY-B is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
RAY-B's earnings are expected to grow with 12.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y18.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RAY-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, RAY-B pays a better dividend. On top of this RAY-B pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RAY-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RAY-B has a limited annual growth rate of 4.44%.
RAY-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As RAY-B did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
RAY-B has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
RAY-B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-117.1%
EPS Next 2Y18.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
TSX:RAY-B (6/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10
+2.08 (+26.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap550.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target11.9 (19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
DP-117.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.41%
Max EPS beat(4)10.1%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.73%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.89%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)2.48%
PT rev (3m)13.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)1
EY10%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY12.31%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY17.3%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY19.9%
SpS6.8
BVpS4.83
TBVpS-6.74
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.1% | ||
| ROE | -6.59% | ||
| ROCE | 13.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 93.12% | ||
| OM | 25.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 25.44% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)2.5%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)7.52%
ROIC(5y)7.34%
ROICexc(3y)7.65%
ROICexc(5y)7.44%
ROICexgc(3y)116.71%
ROICexgc(5y)105.86%
ROCE(3y)10.45%
ROCE(5y)10.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y51.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y48.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y33.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score5
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)47.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y8.45%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
EPS Next Y22.14%
EPS Next 2Y18.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.19%
Sales Q2Q%7.93%
Revenue Next Year9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.89%
EBIT growth 3Y8.19%
EBIT growth 5Y46.83%
EBIT Next Year48.01%
EBIT Next 3Y17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y41.62%
FCF growth 3Y4.78%
FCF growth 5Y49.07%
OCF growth 1Y34.42%
OCF growth 3Y4.37%
OCF growth 5Y27.81%