Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:SJR-B • CA82028K2002
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This SJR-B.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SJR-B.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SJR-B was profitable.
- In the past year SJR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
- SJR-B has a Return On Assets of 4.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: SJR-B outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- SJR-B has a Return On Equity of 11.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SJR-B outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SJR-B (7.72%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SJR-B is significantly above the industry average of 7.66%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (18.64%) for SJR-B is well above the current ROIC(7.72%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.68% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROIC | 7.72% |
1.3 Margins
- SJR-B's Profit Margin of 13.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SJR-B outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJR-B has declined.
- SJR-B has a Operating Margin of 23.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: SJR-B outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJR-B has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 46.34%, SJR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJR-B has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.55% | ||
| GM | 46.34% |
2. SJR-B.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJR-B is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SJR-B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- SJR-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that SJR-B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SJR-B has a better Altman-Z score (2.06) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- SJR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.85. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SJR-B would need 8.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SJR-B's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SJR-B outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that SJR-B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.79, SJR-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that SJR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, SJR-B is doing worse than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that SJR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SJR-B has a worse Quick ratio (0.63) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. SJR-B.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SJR-B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.23%.
- SJR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.50% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.68% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.22% on average over the past years.
3.2 Future
- SJR-B is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.36% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.60% on average over the next years.
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. SJR-B.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SJR-B is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54.
- SJR-B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- SJR-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.89.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.38, SJR-B can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJR-B is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SJR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SJR-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJR-B is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SJR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. SJR-B.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SJR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.20, SJR-B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SJR-B is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
5.2 History
- SJR-B has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- As SJR-B did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
5.3 Sustainability
- 80.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SJR-B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SJR-B.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:SJR-B (4/4/2023, 7:00:00 PM)
40.48
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.68% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 7.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.66% | ||
| OM | 23.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.55% | ||
| GM | 46.34% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
Shaw Communications Inc / SJR-B.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SJR-B.CA.
What is the valuation status of Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) stock?
Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) is 27.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.16.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SJR-B stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Shaw Communications Inc (SJR-B.CA) is expected to decline by -1.83% in the next year.