TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:TCL-B - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA8935782034 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
TCL-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. TCL-B has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TCL-B is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. TCL-B also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TCL-B had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TCL-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TCL-B has always been profitable.
TCL-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.51%, TCL-B is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of TCL-B (8.30%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
TCL-B's Return On Invested Capital of 7.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-B is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TCL-B is below the industry average of 9.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.31%) for TCL-B is below the current ROIC(7.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.33%
ROE(3y)6.13%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)6.31%
ROIC(5y)6.35%
1.3 Margins
TCL-B has a Profit Margin of 5.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TCL-B outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
TCL-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 9.29%, TCL-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TCL-B has remained more or less at the same level.
TCL-B has a Gross Margin of 49.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TCL-B outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TCL-B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.87% | ||
| GM | 49.61% |
OM growth 3Y2.61%
OM growth 5Y-1.39%
PM growth 3Y-4.43%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
TCL-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
TCL-B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TCL-B has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TCL-B has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.30 indicates that TCL-B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.30, TCL-B is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
TCL-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.64. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TCL-B would need 3.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TCL-B has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.64. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TCL-B outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
TCL-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
TCL-B has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
TCL-B has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that TCL-B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.74, TCL-B is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TCL-B has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that TCL-B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, TCL-B is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TCL-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.11%, which is quite good.
TCL-B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.47% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.75% in the past year.
TCL-B shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y-0.42%
EPS 5Y-1.47%
EPS Q2Q%13.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y2.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-5.5%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.00% on average over the next years.
TCL-B is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y14%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.99%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
TCL-B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.92.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TCL-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: TCL-B is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TCL-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.82.
TCL-B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.08.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TCL-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TCL-B is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, TCL-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TCL-B is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TCL-B is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, TCL-B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
TCL-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.08. TCL-B pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, TCL-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TCL-B has a limited annual growth rate of 0.76%.
TCL-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
47.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TCL-B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of TCL-B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP47.12%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y5%
TSX:TCL-B (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19
-1.8 (-8.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.59B
Analysts81.33
Price Target23.16 (21.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.76%
DP47.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.85%
Min EPS beat(2)5.36%
Max EPS beat(2)30.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.54%
Min EPS beat(4)4.77%
Max EPS beat(4)30.34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.9%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.17%
PT rev (1m)0.63%
PT rev (3m)0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.18 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.4
EY12.63%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY14.12%
FCF(TTM)3.26
FCFY17.18%
OCF(TTM)4.54
OCFY23.91%
SpS33.19
BVpS23.47
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROCE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.93% | ||
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.87% | ||
| GM | 49.61% | ||
| FCFM | 9.83% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.33%
ROE(3y)6.13%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)6.31%
ROIC(5y)6.35%
ROICexc(3y)6.59%
ROICexc(5y)6.75%
ROICexgc(3y)14.51%
ROICexgc(5y)15.86%
ROCE(3y)7.47%
ROCE(5y)7.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.14%
OM growth 3Y2.61%
OM growth 5Y-1.39%
PM growth 3Y-4.43%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score6
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)64.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.84%
Profit Quality(3y)213.34%
Profit Quality(5y)205.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y-0.42%
EPS 5Y-1.47%
EPS Q2Q%13.95%
EPS Next Y14%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y2.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-5.5%
Revenue Next Year-3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.28%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.9%
EBIT Next Year58.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y241.98%
FCF growth 3Y18.19%
FCF growth 5Y-0.92%
OCF growth 1Y58.82%
OCF growth 3Y9.48%
OCF growth 5Y-0.84%