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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
CTCA58

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd

Department StoresVerified

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, indicating a moderate level of leverage, and a current ratio of 1.83, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company has no cash and equivalents, and its free cash flow is relatively low at 386.7 million CAD, which may limit its ability to fund operations or investments without external financing. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 8.99% and a return on assets of 2.44%, which are key metrics for assessing the efficiency of capital use and asset management. These figures suggest that the company is generating a reasonable return for its shareholders but may not be as efficient in utilizing its assets compared to industry benchmarks. Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no significant international operations disclosed. The company's primary revenue streams come from its retail operations, particularly in automotive, home, and sports goods. There is no indication of significant diversification across product lines or geographic regions. The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue forecasted for the current fiscal year. The operating income and net income have shown consistent performance, and the company's capital expenditure of -663.7 million CAD indicates a focus on cost management and operational efficiency. The risk assessment for Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could pose challenges in maintaining liquidity. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not likely to issue additional shares in the near term, preserving shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health. The company continues to focus on its core retail operations and has not disclosed any significant new initiatives or expansions.

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Profile
CompanyCanadian Tire Corporation Ltd
TickerCTCA.TO
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDepartment Stores
AI analysis

Business. Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd operates as a broadline retailer in Canada, offering a wide range of products including automotive, home, and sports goods, and generates revenue primarily through retail sales and services.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Department Stores industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, indicating a moderate level of leverage, and a current ratio of 1.83, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company has no cash and equivalents, and its free cash flow is relatively low at 386.7 million CAD, which may limit its ability to fund operations or investments without external financing. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 8.99% and a return on assets of 2.44%, which are key metrics for assessing the efficiency of capital use and asset management. These figures suggest that the company is generating a reasonable return for its shareholders but may not be as efficient in utilizing its assets compared to industry benchmarks. Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no significant international operations disclosed. The company's primary revenue streams come from its retail operations, particularly in automotive, home, and sports goods. There is no indication of significant diversification across product lines or geographic regions. The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue forecasted for the current fiscal year. The operating income and net income have shown consistent performance, and the company's capital expenditure of -663.7 million CAD indicates a focus on cost management and operational efficiency. The risk assessment for Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could pose challenges in maintaining liquidity. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not likely to issue additional shares in the near term, preserving shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health. The company continues to focus on its core retail operations and has not disclosed any significant new initiatives or expansions.
Key takeaways
  • Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd maintains a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31.
  • The company's return on equity of 8.99% indicates a reasonable return for shareholders.
  • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic market with no significant international operations.
  • The company's liquidity risk is medium, and its dilution risk is low.
  • The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable with no significant changes in revenue forecasted.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$16.32B
Gross profit$5.62B
Operating income$1.17B
Net income$526.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$952.1M
CapEx-$663.7M
Free cash flow$386.7M
Total assets$21.54B
Total liabilities$15.68B
Total equity$5.86B
Cash & equivalents$0.00
Long-term debt$7.67B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$5.86B
Net cash-$7.67B
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity1.3
ROA2.4%
ROE9.0%
Cash conversion1.8%
CapEx/Revenue-4.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Department Stores · cohort 154 companies
MetricCTCAActivity
Op margin7.2%3.5% medp25 -0.0% · p75 9.7%above median
Net margin3.2%1.2% medp25 -2.8% · p75 5.9%above median
Gross margin34.4%43.1% medp25 29.5% · p75 54.4%below median
CapEx / revenue-4.1%-2.2% medp25 -4.9% · p75 -1.1%below median
Debt / equity131.0%51.8% medp25 19.4% · p75 130.5%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target193.40 CAD
Median price target193.50 CAD
High price target211.00 CAD
Low price target172.00 CAD
Mean recommendation3.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count7.00
Sell count2.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate14.42 CAD
Last actual EPS13.77 CAD
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