TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TCL-B - CA8935782034 - Common Stock
19.73 CAD
-0.06 (-0.3%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to TCL-B. TCL-B was compared to 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. These ratings would make TCL-B suitable for value investing!
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.
TCL-B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
TCL-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
TCL-B has a Return On Assets (5.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TCL-B has a Return On Equity (9.40%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.14%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.37%, TCL-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TCL-B has declined.
TCL-B has a Operating Margin (9.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TCL-B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of TCL-B (50.06%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
TCL-B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, TCL-B has less shares outstanding
TCL-B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TCL-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
TCL-B has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that TCL-B is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
TCL-B has a Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TCL-B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
TCL-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TCL-B would need 3.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TCL-B (3.10) is better than 62.50% of 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TCL-B (0.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.73%
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 worse Current ratio (1.39) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that TCL-B may have some problems paying 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
TCL-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.56%.
TCL-B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.47% yearly.
Looking at the last year, TCL-B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.90% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TCL-B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.53% on average per year.
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.
TCL-B is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.86% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.71 indicates a rather cheap 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.
TCL-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.41, the valuation of TCL-B can be described as very cheap.
TCL-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TCL-B is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. TCL-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 |
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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TCL-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TCL-B is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TCL-B's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of TCL-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, 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 2.57. TCL-B pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, TCL-B pays a better dividend.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TCL-B has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
90.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TCL-B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TCL-B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP90.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
TSX:TCL-B (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.73
-0.06 (-0.3%)
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 Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)176.00M
Analysts80
Price Target25.22 (27.83%)
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 | 7.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 3.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY12.98%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY13.5%
FCF(TTM)3.18
FCFY16.14%
OCF(TTM)4.39
OCFY22.23%
SpS33.02
BVpS22.38
TBVpS4.95
PEG (NY)0.45
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 | 2.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.73%
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 8 / 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 7.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
Can you provide the financial health for TCL-B stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSCONTINENTAL INC-CL B (TCL-B.CA) is 5 / 10.