YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:Y - CA9855721069 - Common Stock
11.2 CAD
-0.01 (-0.09%)
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 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
Y's Return On Assets of 9.52% is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of Y (33.11%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of Y (18.89%) is better than 91.67% 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 14.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.89%) 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 | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 33.11% | ||
| ROIC | 18.89% |
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 7.49%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of Y has declined.
Y has a Operating Margin of 14.88%. 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.99%, Y is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Y's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.49% | ||
| GM | 20.99% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), Y is creating value.
Y has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Y has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.65. 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.
The Altman-Z score of Y (2.65) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Y is 1.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take Y, only 1.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Y has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.32 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.32, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Y has a Quick Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.32, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for Y have decreased strongly by -53.64% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.00% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.14% in the last 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)-53.64%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-79.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -23.62% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-47.22%
EPS Next 2Y-23.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.00, the valuation of Y can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.86. Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.71, which indicates a very decent valuation of Y.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of Y indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
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 -23.62% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.11%, which is a nice return.
Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 9.11. Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, Y pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.11% |
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 87.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP87.72%
EPS Next 2Y-23.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:Y (10/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.2
-0.01 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap154.11M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (0.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP87.72%
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)-29.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 7.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY10%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY11.48%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY21.84%
OCF(TTM)2.56
OCFY22.87%
SpS15.01
BVpS3.39
TBVpS1.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 33.11% | ||
| ROCE | 24.98% | ||
| ROIC | 18.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 53.67% | ||
| OM | 14.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.49% | ||
| GM | 20.99% | ||
| FCFM | 16.3% |
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 Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 217.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
F-Score5
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC2.26
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)-53.64%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-79.77%
EPS Next Y-47.22%
EPS Next 2Y-23.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
Revenue Next Year-7.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.14%
EBIT Next Year-6.92%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.01%
FCF growth 3Y-28.39%
FCF growth 5Y-23.01%
OCF growth 1Y-29.64%
OCF growth 3Y-28.01%
OCF growth 5Y-23.07%