YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:Y • CA9855721069

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12.65 CAD
-0.06 (-0.47%)
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This Y.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. Y.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years Y always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
Y.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFY.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of Y (11.14%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Y has a Return On Equity of 34.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.85%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.15%. This is significantly above the industry average of 19.85%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (19.85%) for Y is well below the 3 year average (29.15%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that Y had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.14%
ROE 34.93%
ROIC 19.85%
ROA(3y)18.22%
ROA(5y)22.64%
ROE(3y)64.51%
ROE(5y)73.18%
ROIC(3y)29.15%
ROIC(5y)31.5%
Y.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICY.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

  • Y has a Profit Margin of 9.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of Y has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.45%, 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 of 21.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: Y outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.45%
PM (TTM) 9.1%
GM 21.64%
OM growth 3Y-20.02%
OM growth 5Y-12.82%
PM growth 3Y-30.7%
PM growth 5Y-12.82%
GM growth 3Y-13.67%
GM growth 5Y-10.55%
Y.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsY.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. Y.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
Y.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingY.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
Y.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsY.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Y has an Altman-Z score of 2.88. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.88, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.08. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Y has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.08) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is in the better half of the industry: Y outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 2.88
ROIC/WACC2.8
WACC7.1%
Y.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFY.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • Y has a Current Ratio of 2.58. 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 2.58, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.58 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.58, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.58
Y.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesY.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Y.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • Y shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.59%.
  • Measured over the past years, Y shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.50% on average per year.
  • Y shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.43%.
  • Measured over the past years, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.59%
EPS 3Y-24.62%
EPS 5Y-6.5%
EPS Q2Q%180.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.53%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.87% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.81%
EPS Next 2Y3.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.54%
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 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 accelerating.
Y.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesY.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
Y.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesY.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Y.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Y is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.58.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, Y is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of Y.
  • Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies 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 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 8.95
Y.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsY.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.19
EV/EBITDA 3.31
Y.CA Per share dataY.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • Y has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Y.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.93%, Y is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.81. Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.93%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of Y is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.66%!
  • 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)25.66%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Y.CA Yearly Dividends per shareY.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 74.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by Y. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of Y is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
Y.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendY.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M
Y.CA Dividend Payout.Y.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.Y.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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Y.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA

TSX:Y (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

12.65

-0.06 (-0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners83.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap174.06M
Revenue(TTM)198.88M
Net Income(TTM)18.11M
Analysts43.33
Price Target12.24 (-3.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.93%
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.66%
DP74.93%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25
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)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 8.95
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 5.19
P/OCF 4.97
P/B 3.36
P/tB 5.72
EV/EBITDA 3.31
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY10.43%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY11.17%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY19.25%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY20.13%
SpS14.45
BVpS3.77
TBVpS2.21
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.14%
ROE 34.93%
ROCE 24.86%
ROIC 19.85%
ROICexc 42%
ROICexgc 66.3%
OM 15.45%
PM (TTM) 9.1%
GM 21.64%
FCFM 16.85%
ROA(3y)18.22%
ROA(5y)22.64%
ROE(3y)64.51%
ROE(5y)73.18%
ROIC(3y)29.15%
ROIC(5y)31.5%
ROICexc(3y)45.7%
ROICexc(5y)51.13%
ROICexgc(3y)78.31%
ROICexgc(5y)93.69%
ROCE(3y)36.51%
ROCE(5y)39.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.85%
OM growth 3Y-20.02%
OM growth 5Y-12.82%
PM growth 3Y-30.7%
PM growth 5Y-12.82%
GM growth 3Y-13.67%
GM growth 5Y-10.55%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 12.5%
Cap/Sales 0.77%
Interest Coverage 19.46
Cash Conversion 81.43%
Profit Quality 185.05%
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.58
Altman-Z 2.88
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC2.8
Cap/Depr(3y)19.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)140.56%
Profit Quality(5y)124.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.59%
EPS 3Y-24.62%
EPS 5Y-6.5%
EPS Q2Q%180.5%
EPS Next Y12.81%
EPS Next 2Y3.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.53%
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.54%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.38%
EBIT Next Year31.41%
EBIT Next 3Y0.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.31%
FCF growth 3Y-9.02%
FCF growth 5Y-22.7%
OCF growth 1Y-10.19%
OCF growth 3Y-10.87%
OCF growth 5Y-22.7%

YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA / Y.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for Y stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to Y.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 grow by 12.81% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for Y stock?

The dividend rating of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.93%.