YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:Y - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9855721069 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to Y. Y was compared to 12 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Y scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. Y has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make Y a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
Y had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year Y had a positive cash flow from operations.
Y had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years Y always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of Y (13.91%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Y has a Return On Equity of 40.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.41%, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for Y is significantly above the industry average of 17.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.41%) for Y is well below the 3 year average (34.81%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that Y had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.91% | ||
| ROE | 40.15% | ||
| ROIC | 21.41% |
ROA(3y)26.32%
ROA(5y)23.71%
ROE(3y)90.05%
ROE(5y)107.35%
ROIC(3y)34.81%
ROIC(5y)31.12%
1.3 Margins
Y has a Profit Margin of 10.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Y's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Y's Operating Margin of 16.14% is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of Y has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.51%, Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 22.51% |
OM growth 3Y-15.34%
OM growth 5Y-10.56%
PM growth 3Y-22.05%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-12.35%
GM growth 5Y-9.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Y has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for Y remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, Y has less shares outstanding
Y has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.95 indicates that Y is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Y has a better Altman-Z score (2.95) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Y is 1.12, which is an excellent value as it means it would take Y, only 1.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Y's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.12 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Y has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC7.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.35 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Y's Current ratio of 2.35 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Y has a Quick Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Y's Quick ratio of 2.35 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
Y shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -39.34%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.00% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.07% in the past year.
Y shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.34%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-43.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.57%
3.2 Future
Y is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -20.36% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.54%
EPS Next 2Y-20.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of Y can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Y is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.74, the valuation of Y can be described as very cheap.
Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of Y may justify a higher PE ratio.
Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.36% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.39%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.39, Y pays a better dividend. On top of this Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
5.2 History
Y has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Y has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
Y pays out 62.95% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.95%
EPS Next 2Y-20.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:Y (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.82
+0.17 (+1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap148.78M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (3.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP62.95%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | 5.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY14.33%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY12.91%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY23.45%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY24.77%
SpS15.32
BVpS3.9
TBVpS1.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.91% | ||
| ROE | 40.15% | ||
| ROCE | 28.32% | ||
| ROIC | 21.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.88% | ||
| OM | 16.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 22.51% | ||
| FCFM | 16.56% |
ROA(3y)26.32%
ROA(5y)23.71%
ROE(3y)90.05%
ROE(5y)107.35%
ROIC(3y)34.81%
ROIC(5y)31.12%
ROICexc(3y)49.32%
ROICexc(5y)50.66%
ROICexgc(3y)89.65%
ROICexgc(5y)95.28%
ROCE(3y)46.05%
ROCE(5y)41.17%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-15.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.84%
OM growth 3Y-15.34%
OM growth 5Y-10.56%
PM growth 3Y-22.05%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-12.35%
GM growth 5Y-9.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 14.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
F-Score5
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC2.87
Cap/Depr(3y)26.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.62%
Profit Quality(3y)99.08%
Profit Quality(5y)127.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.34%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-43.13%
EPS Next Y-24.54%
EPS Next 2Y-20.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.57%
Revenue Next Year-9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.14%
EBIT Next Year-0.25%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-30.93%
FCF growth 3Y-28.39%
FCF growth 5Y-23.01%
OCF growth 1Y-32.88%
OCF growth 3Y-28.01%
OCF growth 5Y-23.07%