SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SYZ - CA87132P1027 - Common Stock
5.42 CAD
+0.03 (+0.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SYZ. SYZ was compared to 63 industry peers in the Software industry. While SYZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SYZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SYZ had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year SYZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SYZ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SYZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.30%, SYZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SYZ has a Return On Equity of -9.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SYZ outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SYZ (0.21%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SYZ is significantly below the industry average of 11.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.3% | ||
| ROE | -9.25% | ||
| ROIC | 0.21% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)2.45%
ROE(5y)4.08%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
1.3 Margins
SYZ's Operating Margin of 0.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYZ has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.94%, SYZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYZ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.94% |
OM growth 3Y-37.04%
OM growth 5Y-32.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.68%
GM growth 5Y-4.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SYZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SYZ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SYZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SYZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, we must say that SYZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SYZ has a worse Altman-Z score (1.03) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SYZ would need 2.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SYZ (2.17) is better than 73.02% of its industry peers.
SYZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SYZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SYZ (0.59) is worse than 60.32% of its industry peers.
Although SYZ does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC9.99%
2.3 Liquidity
SYZ has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that SYZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SYZ's Current ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ is outperformed by 69.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SYZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SYZ's Quick ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SYZ is outperformed by 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SYZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -132.14%.
SYZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.89%.
Measured over the past years, SYZ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-132.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%
3.2 Future
SYZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 129.58% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-292.78%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SYZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
SYZ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.08.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SYZ.
SYZ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SYZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SYZ is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SYZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SYZ's earnings are expected to grow with 129.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, SYZ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of SYZ has falen by -26.56%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.68, SYZ pays a better dividend. On top of this SYZ pays more dividend than 92.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SYZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SYZ decreases each year by -35.70%.
SYZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SYZ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
SYZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-31.07%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
TSX:SYZ (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.42
+0.03 (+0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.77M
Revenue(TTM)63.19M
Net Income(TTM)-3.01M
Analysts82
Price Target10.2 (88.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.7%
DP-31.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-362.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-464.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-260.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-231.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-464.07%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-190.42%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-140.03%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-104.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.67%
PT rev (1m)-4%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.08 | ||
| P/S | 2.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.52 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.59 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY1.49%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY6.94%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY6.89%
SpS2.7
BVpS1.39
TBVpS-1.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.3% | ||
| ROE | -9.25% | ||
| ROCE | 0.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 0.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.94% | ||
| FCFM | 13.92% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)2.45%
ROE(5y)4.08%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
ROICexc(3y)4.46%
ROICexc(5y)8.39%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.2%
ROCE(5y)7.98%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-50.3%
OM growth 3Y-37.04%
OM growth 5Y-32.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.68%
GM growth 5Y-4.95%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
F-Score5
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)10.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-132.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
EPS Next Y-292.78%
EPS Next 2Y106.02%
EPS Next 3Y129.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y19.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y13.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-94.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.29%
EBIT Next Year251.94%
EBIT Next 3Y95.7%
EBIT Next 5Y65.69%
FCF growth 1Y35.13%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-17.32%
OCF growth 3Y-13.37%
OCF growth 5Y-6.36%
SYLOGIST LTD / SYZ.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SYZ.CA.
What is the valuation status of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) stock?
SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of SYLOGIST LTD (SYZ.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -31.07%.