TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:TCL-A • CA8935781044
Current stock price
5.85 CAD
-0.22 (-3.62%)
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This TCL-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TCL-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TCL-A had positive earnings in the past year.
- TCL-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years TCL-A has been profitable.
- TCL-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- TCL-A has a Return On Assets of 4.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TCL-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 7.65%, TCL-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCL-A's Return On Invested Capital of 7.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TCL-A is below the industry average of 8.77%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.15%) for TCL-A is above the 3 year average (6.69%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% |
ROA(3y)3.59%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)6.6%
ROE(5y)6.95%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)6.31%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.14%, TCL-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCL-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TCL-A has a Operating Margin of 9.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TCL-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TCL-A has remained more or less at the same level.
- TCL-A has a Gross Margin of 50.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TCL-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- TCL-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.14% | ||
| GM | 50.74% |
OM growth 3Y7.14%
OM growth 5Y1.45%
PM growth 3Y9.27%
PM growth 5Y4.02%
GM growth 3Y3.81%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. TCL-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- TCL-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- TCL-A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, TCL-A has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, TCL-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- TCL-A has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that TCL-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- TCL-A has a Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is in the lower half of the industry: TCL-A underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- TCL-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.98. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TCL-A would need 2.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- TCL-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- TCL-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- TCL-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- TCL-A has a Current Ratio of 3.33. This indicates that TCL-A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 3.33, TCL-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCL-A has a Quick Ratio of 3.21. This indicates that TCL-A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- TCL-A's Quick ratio of 3.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.21 |
3. TCL-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TCL-A shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.17%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.08% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue for TCL-A has decreased by -14.81% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, TCL-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.17%
EPS 3Y5.75%
EPS 5Y-0.08%
EPS Q2Q%-83.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-59.02%
3.2 Future
- TCL-A is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -24.43% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -25.12% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-60.31%
EPS Next 2Y-33.86%
EPS Next 3Y-24.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-58.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-36.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.12%
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 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. TCL-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.68, the valuation of TCL-A can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TCL-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, TCL-A is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.16 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TCL-A.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TCL-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- TCL-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TCL-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TCL-A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of TCL-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as TCL-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-33.86%
EPS Next 3Y-24.43%
5. TCL-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.38%, TCL-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of TCL-A has falen by -74.38%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- TCL-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.45. TCL-A pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCL-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TCL-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.17%!
- TCL-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- TCL-A has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- TCL-A pays out 109.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of TCL-A has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP109.51%
EPS Next 2Y-33.86%
EPS Next 3Y-24.43%
TCL-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:TCL-A (4/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.85
-0.22 (-3.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-03 2026-06-03
Inst Owners43.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap489.18M
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)145.10M
Analysts80
Price Target10.53 (80%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.17%
DP109.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (20)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-29.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-50.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-50.84%
Max EPS beat(4)3.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.3%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.43%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.5%
PT rev (1m)-62.6%
PT rev (3m)-62.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY37.26%
EPS(NY)1.13
Fwd EY19.37%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY51.64%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY69.89%
SpS28.28
BVpS22.67
TBVpS16.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 7.65% | ||
| ROCE | 9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.21% | ||
| OM | 9.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.14% | ||
| GM | 50.74% | ||
| FCFM | 10.68% |
ROA(3y)3.59%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)6.6%
ROE(5y)6.95%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)6.31%
ROICexc(3y)6.98%
ROICexc(5y)6.61%
ROICexgc(3y)16.07%
ROICexgc(5y)15.23%
ROCE(3y)8.43%
ROCE(5y)7.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.59%
OM growth 3Y7.14%
OM growth 5Y1.45%
PM growth 3Y9.27%
PM growth 5Y4.02%
GM growth 3Y3.81%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)59.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.81%
Profit Quality(3y)244.48%
Profit Quality(5y)184.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.17%
EPS 3Y5.75%
EPS 5Y-0.08%
EPS Q2Q%-83.67%
EPS Next Y-60.31%
EPS Next 2Y-33.86%
EPS Next 3Y-24.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-59.02%
Revenue Next Year-58.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-36.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.02%
EBIT growth 3Y4.51%
EBIT growth 5Y2.76%
EBIT Next Year-31.33%
EBIT Next 3Y-10.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.8%
FCF growth 3Y48.11%
FCF growth 5Y-5.02%
OCF growth 1Y-33.96%
OCF growth 3Y17.06%
OCF growth 5Y-3.67%
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A / TCL-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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What is the profitability of TCL-A stock?
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL A (TCL-A.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 109.51%.