YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:Y - CA9855721069 - Common Stock
11.36 CAD
-0.13 (-1.13%)
Taking everything into account, Y scores 6 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years Y has been profitable.
In the past 5 years Y always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Y has a better Return On Assets (9.52%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of Y (33.11%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
Y has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.89%) than 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 15.67%.
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
Y has a Profit Margin of 7.49%. 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.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of Y has declined.
Y's Gross Margin of 20.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. Y outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so Y is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for Y remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for Y has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for Y has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.67 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 2.67, 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 1.13. 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Y (1.13) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that Y is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is in the better half of the industry: Y outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
Y has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that Y is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Y's Current ratio of 2.32 is amongst the best of the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% 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 Quick ratio of 2.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. Y outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, Y shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.14% in the last 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
Y is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -12.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, Y will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-46.46%
EPS Next 2Y-23.08%
EPS Next 3Y-12.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.33%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of Y.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Y is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Y is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.63, the valuation of Y can be described as reasonable.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Y, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72, Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.63 |
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 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Y is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
Y has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as Y's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.08%
EPS Next 3Y-12.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
Y has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.91%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.91, Y pays a better dividend. On top of this Y pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.91% |
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-23.08%
EPS Next 3Y-12.63%
TSX:Y (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.36
-0.13 (-1.13%)
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 Cap156.31M
Revenue(TTM)206.51M
Net Income(TTM)15.46M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (-1.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.91% |
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)2.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.43 | ||
| P/B | 3.35 | ||
| P/tB | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY9.86%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY21.54%
OCF(TTM)2.56
OCFY22.55%
SpS15.01
BVpS3.39
TBVpS1.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.25
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%
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 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 | 2.67 |
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.15
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-46.46%
EPS Next 2Y-23.08%
EPS Next 3Y-12.63%
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-5.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.14%
EBIT Next Year-5.58%
EBIT Next 3Y-4.9%
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%
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.
What is the valuation status for Y stock?
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.
How financially healthy is YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
The financial health rating of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YELLOW PAGES LTD/CANADA (Y.CA) is expected to decline by -46.46% in the next year.