WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
24.11 CAD
+0.43 (+1.82%)
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. WJX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. WJX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
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's Return On Assets of 2.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WJX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Return On Equity of 6.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
WJX has a Return On Invested Capital (7.23%) which 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
The Profit Margin of WJX (1.68%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WJX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WJX (4.47%) is worse than 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.
WJX's Gross Margin of 18.58% 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 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.
WJX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that WJX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WJX has a worse Altman-Z score (2.82) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WJX (3.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WJX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.84, WJX is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.56%
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 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that WJX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WJX's Quick ratio of 0.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WJX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.20% on average per year.
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
WJX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.06% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WJX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of WJX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WJX indicates a rather cheap valuation: WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WJX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say WJX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18, the valuation of WJX can be described as very reasonable.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. WJX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WJX is valued cheaper than 83.33% 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 | 4.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
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)1.06
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WJX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.82%, which is a nice return.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.08. WJX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
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
84.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WJX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
TSX:WJX (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.11
+0.43 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap528.25M
Analysts50
Price Target24.74 (2.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
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)2.11%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.08%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY12.23%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY24.58%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY26.54%
SpS98.09
BVpS23.82
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)3.56
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 | 2.82 |
F-Score6
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
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 Year51.4%
EBIT Next 3Y16.34%
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