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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making Y a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. Y is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes Y very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year Y was profitable.
In the past year Y had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.91%, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Y has a better Return On Invested Capital (21.41%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for Y is significantly above the industry average of 16.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.81%) for Y is well above the current ROIC(21.41%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.23%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Y's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.14%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Y's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Y has a Gross Margin (22.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so Y is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for Y remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for Y has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, Y has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Y has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. 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.
Y's Altman-Z score of 2.97 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Y has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.12. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.12, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of Y (0.66) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC2.99
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
Y has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Y has a better Current ratio (2.35) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.35 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Y has a better Quick ratio (2.35) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for Y have decreased strongly by -39.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, Y shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.00% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.07% in the past year.
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)-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.
Y is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.99% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.19, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of Y.
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 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of Y.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, Y is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.03, Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.04 |
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 8.76%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.76, 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 2.44, Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.76% |
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 (6/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.14
-0.27 (-2.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap153.18M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (0.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.76% |
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 | 7.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.85 | ||
| P/tB | 6.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY13.91%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY12.54%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY22.77%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY24.06%
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 | 2.97 |
F-Score5
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC2.99
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%