TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:TCL-B - CA8935782034 - Common Stock
24.35 CAD
+0.6 (+2.53%)
Overall TCL-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TCL-B against 8 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TCL-B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TCL-B is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TCL-B was profitable.
TCL-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
TCL-B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years TCL-B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
TCL-B's Return On Assets of 5.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-B outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.40%, TCL-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.40%, TCL-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TCL-B is in line with the industry average of 7.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.40%) for TCL-B is above the 3 year average (6.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 9.4% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% |
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
The Profit Margin of TCL-B (6.37%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TCL-B has declined.
TCL-B's Operating Margin of 9.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TCL-B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
TCL-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
TCL-B's Gross Margin of 50.06% is amongst the best of the industry. TCL-B outperforms 87.50% 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 | 9.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.37% | ||
| GM | 50.06% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TCL-B is creating some value.
TCL-B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TCL-B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TCL-B has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.59 indicates that TCL-B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
TCL-B has a Altman-Z score (2.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TCL-B is 3.10, which is a good value as it means it would take TCL-B, 3.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TCL-B has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
TCL-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
TCL-B has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that TCL-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TCL-B has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is amonst the worse of the industry: TCL-B underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
TCL-B has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that TCL-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.80, TCL-B is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.56% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.90% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.56%
EPS 3Y-0.42%
EPS 5Y-1.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.9%
Revenue growth 3Y2.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.38% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, TCL-B will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.86%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of TCL-B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TCL-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: TCL-B is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. TCL-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of TCL-B.
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 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TCL-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TCL-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TCL-B is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TCL-B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
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.
TCL-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TCL-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.10, TCL-B pays a better dividend. On top of this TCL-B pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TCL-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TCL-B has a limited annual growth rate of 0.76%.
TCL-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of TCL-B decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
TCL-B pays out 90.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TCL-B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP90.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
TSX:TCL-B (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.35
+0.6 (+2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)176.00M
Analysts80
Price Target25.22 (3.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.76%
DP90.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.03%
Max EPS beat(2)3.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.03%
Max EPS beat(4)30.34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.08%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.77%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.93%
PT rev (1m)2.13%
PT rev (3m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 4.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY10.51%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY10.94%
FCF(TTM)3.18
FCFY13.08%
OCF(TTM)4.39
OCFY18.01%
SpS33.02
BVpS22.38
TBVpS4.95
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 9.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.95% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.69% | ||
| OM | 9.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.37% | ||
| GM | 50.06% | ||
| FCFM | 9.65% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 151.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
F-Score8
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)7.56%
EPS 3Y-0.42%
EPS 5Y-1.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y17.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.9%
Revenue growth 3Y2.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.53%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
Revenue Next Year-2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.33%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.9%
EBIT Next Year59.61%
EBIT Next 3Y17.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.28%
FCF growth 3Y18.19%
FCF growth 5Y-0.92%
OCF growth 1Y11.26%
OCF growth 3Y9.48%
OCF growth 5Y-0.84%
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B / TCL-B.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TCL-B.CA.
What is the valuation status for TCL-B stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of TCL-B stock?
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) is 9.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
Can you provide the financial health for TCL-B stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) is 4 / 10.