WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
27.38 CAD
+0.23 (+0.85%)
WJX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. WJX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WJX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WJX was profitable.
In the past year WJX had a positive cash flow from operations.
WJX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years WJX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WJX has a Return On Assets (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX has a Return On Equity of 8.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WJX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WJX (7.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROIC | 7.77% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
WJX has a Profit Margin of 2.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WJX underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WJX has declined.
WJX's Operating Margin of 4.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WJX has remained more or less at the same level.
WJX has a Gross Margin (18.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.16% | ||
| GM | 18.94% |
OM growth 3Y-1.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-14.37%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.52%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WJX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WJX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.90 indicates that WJX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WJX's Altman-Z score of 2.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
WJX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WJX would need 2.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WJX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is in the better half of the industry: WJX outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WJX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that WJX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WJX (2.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that WJX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WJX (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WJX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.24%.
Measured over the past 5 years, WJX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.09% on average per year.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%69.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WJX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.62% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WJX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.34%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.00 indicates a reasonable valuation of WJX.
WJX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.74, the valuation of WJX can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WJX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WJX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WJX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WJX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
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)0.59
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.63%, WJX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.77. WJX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
5.2 History
WJX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WJX has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
WJX pays out 65.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.74%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.62%
TSX:WJX (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.38
+0.23 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap601.26M
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)46.37M
Analysts50
Price Target26.52 (-3.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP65.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.85%
Min EPS beat(2)7.23%
Max EPS beat(2)20.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.71%
Max EPS beat(4)44.21%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.09%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)6.12%
PT rev (3m)7.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY9.09%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY11.44%
FCF(TTM)8.2
FCFY29.95%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY31.34%
SpS97.96
BVpS24.25
TBVpS16.11
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)3.56
Graham Number36.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROCE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 7.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.49% | ||
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.16% | ||
| GM | 18.94% | ||
| FCFM | 8.37% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.11%
OM growth 3Y-1.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-14.37%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.52%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 388.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)16.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.24%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%69.77%
EPS Next Y18.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.81%
EBIT growth 3Y6.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.27%
EBIT Next Year54.85%
EBIT Next 3Y16.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y239.07%
FCF growth 3Y-30.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y259.13%
OCF growth 3Y-28.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WAJAX CORP / WJX.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WJX.CA.
What is the valuation status of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.
What is the financial health of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) is 4 / 10.