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ROOT$3.9160

Roots Corp

Apparel & Accessories RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+30Profitability+12Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-1
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations23

Roots operates with a market capitalization of CAD 153.26 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.84, indicating a relatively high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.97 suggests that the market value is nearly in line with its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 17.63 and enterprise value to revenue ratio of 0.94 indicate that the company is trading at a moderate multiple relative to its earnings and revenue [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Roots has a return on equity of 2.96% and a return on assets of 1.48%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry. The company's operating income of CAD 14.74 million and net income of CAD 4.67 million reflect a relatively modest profit margin, which is consistent with the industry's competitive and cost-sensitive nature [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across two segments: Direct-to-Consumer and Partners and Other. The Direct-to-Consumer segment includes sales through corporate retail stores and e-commerce, while the Partners and Other segment includes wholesale sales to international partners and licensing activities. The company's geographic exposure is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but its international operating partner and presence on Tmall.com suggest a significant portion of revenue is derived from international markets [doc:HA-latest]. Roots' growth trajectory is characterized by a current revenue of CAD 277.68 million. While the company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, the analyst price targets suggest a potential for modest growth, with a mean and median price target of CAD 4.25. The company's historical revenue and the current financial snapshot indicate a stable but not rapidly growing business [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Roots indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 and current ratio of 1.3 suggest a moderate level of leverage and a reasonable short-term liquidity position. However, the note that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on recent developments, but the analyst estimates and price targets suggest a cautious outlook from the investment community. The mean recommendation of 3.00 (Hold) and the absence of strong buy or buy ratings indicate that analysts are not particularly bullish on the stock in the near term [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · ROOT-0.08 (-2.0%)
Low$3.56High$4.05Close$3.91As of10 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyRoots Corp
TickerROOT.TO
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Roots Corporation is a Canada-based global lifestyle brand company that designs, markets, and sells a broad selection of products in different departments, including women’s, men’s, children’s, and gender-free apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories, primarily through its Direct-to-Consumer and Partners and Other segments [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Roots is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Roots operates with a market capitalization of CAD 153.26 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.84, indicating a relatively high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.97 suggests that the market value is nearly in line with its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 17.63 and enterprise value to revenue ratio of 0.94 indicate that the company is trading at a moderate multiple relative to its earnings and revenue [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Roots has a return on equity of 2.96% and a return on assets of 1.48%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry. The company's operating income of CAD 14.74 million and net income of CAD 4.67 million reflect a relatively modest profit margin, which is consistent with the industry's competitive and cost-sensitive nature [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across two segments: Direct-to-Consumer and Partners and Other. The Direct-to-Consumer segment includes sales through corporate retail stores and e-commerce, while the Partners and Other segment includes wholesale sales to international partners and licensing activities. The company's geographic exposure is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but its international operating partner and presence on Tmall.com suggest a significant portion of revenue is derived from international markets [doc:HA-latest]. Roots' growth trajectory is characterized by a current revenue of CAD 277.68 million. While the company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, the analyst price targets suggest a potential for modest growth, with a mean and median price target of CAD 4.25. The company's historical revenue and the current financial snapshot indicate a stable but not rapidly growing business [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Roots indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 and current ratio of 1.3 suggest a moderate level of leverage and a reasonable short-term liquidity position. However, the note that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on recent developments, but the analyst estimates and price targets suggest a cautious outlook from the investment community. The mean recommendation of 3.00 (Hold) and the absence of strong buy or buy ratings indicate that analysts are not particularly bullish on the stock in the near term [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Roots operates in a competitive retail environment with a moderate valuation and modest profitability.
  • The company's capital structure is relatively balanced, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 1.3.
  • Revenue is distributed across two segments, with a significant portion likely derived from international markets.
  • Analysts have a cautious outlook, with a mean recommendation of Hold and a price target of CAD 4.25.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a note of negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$277.7M
Gross profit$170.2M
Operating income$14.7M
Net income$4.7M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$315.7M
Total liabilities$157.8M
Total equity$157.9M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$106.7M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price$3.91
Market cap$153.3M
Enterprise value$259.9M
P/E32.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.9
EV/Op income17.6
EV/OCF
P/B1.0
P/Tangible book1.0
Tangible book$157.9M
Net cash-$106.7M
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA1.5%
ROE3.0%
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
MetricROOTActivity
Op margin5.3%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin1.7%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin61.3%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%
Debt / equity68.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%above median
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target4.25 CAD
Median price target4.25 CAD
High price target4.25 CAD
Low price target4.25 CAD
Mean recommendation3.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.33 CAD
Last actual EPS0.22 CAD
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose CAD 3.91 · shares 0.04B diluted
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