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

TSX:Y • CA9855721069

Current stock price

12.86 CAD
-0.06 (-0.46%)
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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

  • Y had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year Y had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years Y has always been profitable.
  • 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 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's Return On Equity of 34.93% is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.85%, 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 19.85%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (29.15%) for Y is well above the current ROIC(19.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 better Profit Margin (9.10%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of Y has declined.
  • Y has a Operating Margin of 15.45%. 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 has a Gross Margin (21.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Y's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, Y has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • 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.
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 2.90. 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 2.90, 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 1.08. 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.
  • Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Y's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. Y outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 2.9
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC7.24%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.58, Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y has a Quick Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of Y (2.58) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
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

  • The earnings per share for Y have decreased strongly by -27.59% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.50% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.43% in the last year.
  • 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 3.88% 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 Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 9.74, the valuation of Y can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.11, the valuation of Y can be described as reasonable.
  • Y's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Y is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.74
Fwd PE 9.11
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of Y indicates a rather cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Y's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. Y is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.28
EV/EBITDA 3.38
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's 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)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
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 0.89. 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 1.82.
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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

  • Y pays out 74.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • Y's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
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 (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

12.86

-0.06 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners83.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap176.95M
Revenue(TTM)198.88M
Net Income(TTM)18.11M
Analysts43.33
Price Target12.24 (-4.82%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.74
Fwd PE 9.11
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 5.28
P/OCF 5.05
P/B 3.41
P/tB 5.81
EV/EBITDA 3.38
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY10.26%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY10.97%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY18.94%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY19.81%
SpS14.45
BVpS3.77
TBVpS2.21
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.5778 (-17.75%)
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 2.9
F-Score5
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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 Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
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.


What is the profitability of Y stock?

YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for Y stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 9.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.41.


What is the financial health of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 9 / 10.