YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:Y - CA9855721069 - Common Stock
10.97 CAD
+0.02 (+0.18%)
Taking everything into account, Y scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Y was compared to 11 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. These ratings would make Y suitable 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.
In the past 5 years Y has always been profitable.
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 90.91% of its industry peers.
Y has a Return On Equity of 33.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
Y has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% 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 15.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.81%) for Y is well above the current ROIC(18.89%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
Y's Profit Margin of 7.49% is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of Y has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.88%, Y belongs to the top 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 20.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: Y outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Y has declined.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for Y has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Y has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.63 indicates that Y is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.63, Y belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Y has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Y has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC8.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.32 indicates that Y has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Y's Current ratio of 2.32 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
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.
Y has a better Quick ratio (2.32) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
Y shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.64%.
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 -8.14% 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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -18.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25%
EPS Next 2Y-18.92%
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of Y.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 90.91% 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 27.06.
Y is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.57.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of Y indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: Y is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.69, Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
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 -18.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.11, 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 2.32, 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-18.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:Y (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.97
+0.02 (+0.18%)
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 Cap150.95M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (2.28%)
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)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | 7.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY10.21%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY13.2%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY22.3%
OCF(TTM)2.56
OCFY23.35%
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 | 2.63 |
F-Score5
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC2.27
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-25%
EPS Next 2Y-18.92%
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-0.25%
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%