SUPREMEX INC (SXP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:SXP - CA86863R1055 - Common Stock
4.3 CAD
-0.13 (-2.93%)
SXP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SXP get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SXP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SXP had positive earnings in the past year.
SXP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SXP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SXP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SXP (-6.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -13.82%, SXP is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.67%, SXP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SXP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 4.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.83% | ||
| ROE | -13.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)8.5%
ROE(5y)10.24%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)9.84%
1.3 Margins
SXP's Operating Margin of 5.83% is amongst the best of the industry. SXP outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXP has remained more or less at the same level.
SXP has a Gross Margin of 27.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXP outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
SXP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.87% |
OM growth 3Y-10.52%
OM growth 5Y0.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.32%
GM growth 5Y2.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SXP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SXP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
SXP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SXP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, we must say that SXP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.03, SXP is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SXP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SXP would need 3.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.62, SXP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SXP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SXP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXP outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
SXP has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that SXP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SXP's Current ratio of 1.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SXP is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that SXP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SXP has a Quick ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: SXP underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SXP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.02%.
Measured over the past years, SXP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.46% on average per year.
SXP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.54%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.02%
EPS 3Y-9.3%
EPS 5Y13.46%
EPS Q2Q%-96.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.87%
3.2 Future
SXP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 40.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SXP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-37.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.65, the valuation of SXP can be described as correct.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SXP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SXP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say SXP is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SXP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SXP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SXP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SXP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SXP is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SXP is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SXP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SXP's earnings are expected to grow with 40.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, SXP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.77, SXP pays a better dividend. On top of this SXP pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SXP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SXP decreases each year by -8.37%.
SXP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of SXP decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SXP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SXP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-29.86%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
TSX:SXP (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.3
-0.13 (-2.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap105.61M
Analysts80
Price Target5.1 (18.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.37%
DP-29.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-69.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-97.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-40.59%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-97.88%
Max EPS beat(4)100.02%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.21%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.95%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)9.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.62%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.27%
PT rev (1m)2.56%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-38.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-56.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-54.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-54.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY7.91%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY13.39%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY21.35%
OCF(TTM)0.98
OCFY22.76%
SpS11.18
BVpS4.6
TBVpS1.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.83% | ||
| ROE | -13.82% | ||
| ROCE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.87% | ||
| OM | 5.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.87% | ||
| FCFM | 8.21% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)4.84%
ROE(3y)8.5%
ROE(5y)10.24%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)9.84%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)10%
ROICexgc(3y)17.12%
ROICexgc(5y)17.28%
ROCE(3y)13.97%
ROCE(5y)13.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.58%
OM growth 3Y-10.52%
OM growth 5Y0.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.32%
GM growth 5Y2.5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)21.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.02%
EPS 3Y-9.3%
EPS 5Y13.46%
EPS Q2Q%-96.25%
EPS Next Y-37.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.87%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.83%
EBIT growth 5Y8.69%
EBIT Next Year578.08%
EBIT Next 3Y111.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.88%
FCF growth 3Y5.18%
FCF growth 5Y17.3%
OCF growth 1Y-28.92%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y9.72%