WAJAX CORP (WJX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WJX - CA9307831052 - Common Stock
23.8 CAD
-0.67 (-2.74%)
Taking everything into account, WJX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WJX was compared to 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.
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
The Return On Assets of WJX (2.53%) is worse than 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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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
WJX's Profit Margin of 1.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WJX is outperformed by 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.
WJX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WJX is destroying value.
Compared to 5 years ago, WJX has more shares outstanding
2.2 Solvency
WJX has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. 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.
WJX has a Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: WJX underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WJX is 3.69, which is a good value as it means it would take WJX, 3.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.69, WJX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating WJX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.84, WJX is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that WJX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, WJX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the last year, WJX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of WJX can be described as reasonable.
WJX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.90. WJX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WJX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.07.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WJX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. WJX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WJX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WJX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WJX is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)3.52
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.86%, WJX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.18, WJX pays a better dividend. On top of this WJX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WJX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.86% |
5.2 History
WJX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 84.54% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.06%
TSX:WJX (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.8
-0.67 (-2.74%)
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 Cap521.46M
Analysts50
Price Target24.74 (3.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.86% |
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)5.43%
PT rev (3m)14.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.72 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.32 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.2%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY12.39%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY24.9%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY26.88%
SpS98.09
BVpS23.82
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)3.52
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
WACC9.53%
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 Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
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