CFX:CA:TSX-Canfor Pulp Products Inc (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Paper & Paper Products | TSX

Last Closing Price

CAD 9.19

Change

+0.34 (+3.84)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.58B

Volume

0.08M

Average Target Price

CAD 9.88 (+7.56%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Canfor Pulp Products Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies pulp and paper products in Canada, Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Pulp and Paper. It offers solid wood; bleached and unbleached softwood pulp; and bleached, unbleached, and colored kraft papers. The company also provides residual fiber; and produces green energy. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Canfor Pulp Products Inc. is a subsidiary of Canadian Forest Products Ltd.

Company Website : http://www.canfor.com

Address : 1700 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6P 6G2

Employees : 1,278

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.87

52 Week High : 10.79

Short Ratio : 4.29

52 Week Low : 4.41

Shorted Shares : 384,064

200 Day Moving Average : 7.44

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 464,294

50 Day Moving Average : 9.33

Shares Held By Insiders : 551.95%

Short Percentage : 1.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 24.57%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-04-16 )

Largest Industry Peers for Paper & Paper Products

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
UFS:CA Domtar Corporation

+2.26 (+4.79%)

 CAD2.38B 100.56 28.48
CAS:CA Cascades Inc

+0.74 (+5.14%)

 CAD1.48B 7.16 4.65
RFP:CA Resolute Forest Products Inc

+2.51 (+15.65%)

 CAD1.27B 109.86 7.08

ETFs Containing CFX:CA

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Paper & Paper Products)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 12.35% 50% F 65% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 12.35% 50% F 64% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 60.10% 50% F 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 60.10% 50% F 69% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -15.46% 25% F 22% F
Dividend Return 8.62% 33% F 24% F
Total Return -6.83% 25% F 21% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.00% 50% F 57% F
Dividend Return 1.52% 25% F 44% F
Total Return 4.52% 50% F 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 53.67% 50% F 15% F
Risk Adjusted Return 8.43% 50% F 29% F
Market Capitalization 0.58B 25% F 59% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Paper & Paper Products)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 7.31 75% C 78% C+
Price/Book Ratio 1.07 25% F 74% C
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.01 25% F 58% F
EV/EBITDA 10.77 50% F 56% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -4.11% 50% F 34% F
Return on Invested Capital -7.95% 25% F 17% F
Return on Assets -3.94% 25% F 21% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 9.39% 100% A+ 85% B
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 4.29 25% F 20% F
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 1.87 75% C 15% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.