YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:Y - CA9855721069 - Common Stock
11.47 CAD
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Overall Y gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated Y against 12 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Y gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. Y is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes Y very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year Y was profitable.
- Y had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Y had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Y had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Y has a Return On Assets of 8.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Y has a better Return On Equity (27.57%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of Y (17.82%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Y had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 34.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.01%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (17.82%) 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 | 8.31% | ||
| ROE | 27.57% | ||
| ROIC | 17.82% |
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
- The Profit Margin of Y (6.55%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Y's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Y has a Operating Margin of 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of Y has declined.
- Y's Gross Margin of 20.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. Y outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.55% | ||
| GM | 20.17% |
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.
- Y has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, Y has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for Y has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Y has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that Y is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.70, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Y has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of Y (1.24) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is in the better half of the industry: Y outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- Y has a Current Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.42, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.42 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Y has a better Quick ratio (2.42) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for Y have decreased strongly by -58.53% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.00% on average over the past years.
- Y shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.80%.
- Measured over the past years, Y shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.53%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-35.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-8.13%
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 -12.37% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-41.67%
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.04%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of Y can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, Y is valued rather cheaply.
- Y is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.55.
- 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.
- Y is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.55 |
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.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- Y has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.93%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, Y pays a better dividend. On top of this Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
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 102.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP102.46%
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA / Y.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to Y.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is expected to decline by -41.67% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for Y stock?
The dividend rating of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 102.46%.