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

TSX:Y • CA9855721069

13.61 CAD
-0.04 (-0.29%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Y gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Y has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. Y has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes Y very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Y had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of Y (8.31%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.57%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.82%, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for Y is significantly above the industry average of 17.82%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (34.81%) for Y is well above the current ROIC(17.82%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
Y.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICY.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.55%, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Y's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Y has a Gross Margin of 20.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: Y outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. Y.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), Y 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
  • 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 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.86 indicates that Y is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.86, 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.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, Y is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC2.49
WACC7.15%
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 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.42, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of Y (2.42) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
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 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Y.CA Growth Analysis

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.
  • Looking at the last year, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.80% 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)-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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -12.37% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • Y is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-41.67%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.96%
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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.18, the valuation of Y can be described as correct.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.74. Y is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96 indicates a reasonable valuation of Y.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, Y is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.82, Y is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.18
Fwd PE 9.96
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 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Y's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.25
EV/EBITDA 4.03
Y.CA Per share dataY.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • Y has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.37% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%

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5. Y.CA Dividend Analysis

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 0.81, 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 1.82, Y pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
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

  • 102.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by Y. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP102.46%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
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 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 (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

13.61

-0.04 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners83.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap187.27M
Revenue(TTM)202.23M
Net Income(TTM)13.24M
Analysts43.33
Price Target12.24 (-10.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.93%
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP102.46%
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)9.09%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.18
Fwd PE 9.96
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 6.25
P/OCF 5.92
P/B 3.9
P/tB 7.73
EV/EBITDA 4.03
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)2.18
FCFY16%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY16.88%
SpS14.7
BVpS3.49
TBVpS1.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.31%
ROE 27.57%
ROCE 23.58%
ROIC 17.82%
ROICexc 34.14%
ROICexgc 54.97%
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 6.55%
GM 20.17%
FCFM 14.81%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.4%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 1.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.82
Cap/Depr 13.34%
Cap/Sales 0.82%
Interest Coverage 17.46
Cash Conversion 77.5%
Profit Quality 226.26%
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
Altman-Z 2.86
F-Score5
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC2.49
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)-58.53%
EPS 3Y-11.72%
EPS 5Y-9%
EPS Q2Q%-35.48%
EPS Next Y-41.67%
EPS Next 2Y-21.24%
EPS Next 3Y-12.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.83%
Sales Q2Q%-8.13%
Revenue Next Year-7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.14%
EBIT Next Year0.69%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.62%
FCF growth 3Y-28.39%
FCF growth 5Y-23.01%
OCF growth 1Y-19.97%
OCF growth 3Y-28.01%
OCF growth 5Y-23.07%

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%.