WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
23.09 CAD
+0.14 (+0.61%)
WJX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WJX have multiple concerns. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WJX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WJX had positive earnings in the past year.
WJX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WJX has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years WJX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WJX has a Return On Assets (2.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX has a Return On Equity (6.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WJX (7.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 6.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.23% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.68%, WJX is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WJX has declined.
WJX has a Operating Margin of 4.47%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WJX underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WJX has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.58%, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WJX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 18.58% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, WJX has more shares outstanding
2.2 Solvency
WJX has an Altman-Z score of 2.81. This is not the best score and indicates that WJX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.81, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.69. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WJX would need 3.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.69, WJX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84 indicates that WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WJX (0.84) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
WJX has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that WJX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WJX (2.19) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that WJX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.82, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WJX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.59%.
WJX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.09% yearly.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.19%.
WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.59%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%-29.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
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 9.06% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.54, the valuation of WJX can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WJX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WJX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say WJX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.06 indicates a reasonable valuation of WJX.
WJX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, WJX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WJX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WJX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.41
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, WJX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.32, WJX pays a better dividend. On top of this WJX pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WJX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
5.2 History
WJX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As WJX did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
WJX pays out 84.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.54%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
TSX:WJX (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.09
+0.14 (+0.61%)
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 Cap505.90M
Analysts50
Price Target24.74 (7.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP84.54%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.72%
Min EPS beat(2)7.23%
Max EPS beat(2)44.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.86%
Max EPS beat(4)44.21%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.56%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.48%
EPS(NY)2.86
Fwd EY12.4%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY25.67%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY27.71%
SpS98.09
BVpS23.82
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 6.9% | ||
| ROCE | 9.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.87% | ||
| OM | 4.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 18.58% | ||
| FCFM | 6.04% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.73%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 360.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score6
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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)-35.59%
EPS 3Y0.42%
EPS 5Y3.09%
EPS Q2Q%-29.25%
EPS Next Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y9%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.61%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.51%
EBIT growth 3Y6.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.27%
EBIT Next Year47.38%
EBIT Next 3Y15.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y284.45%
FCF growth 3Y-30.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y334.42%
OCF growth 3Y-28.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A