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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
Y59

Yellow Pages Ltd

Advertising & MarketingVerified

Yellow Pages operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's current ratio of 2.58 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 34.93% and return on assets (ROA) of 11.14% are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and profitability. These metrics outperform the typical benchmarks for the Advertising & Marketing industry, suggesting that Yellow Pages is generating returns above the industry median. Yellow Pages' revenue is primarily concentrated in Canada, with its digital media properties such as YP.ca, Canada411, and 411.ca serving as key revenue drivers. The company's exposure to the Canadian market is both a strength and a risk, as it is less diversified compared to global peers. The company's services are offered through a mix of digital and traditional marketing solutions, with a focus on SMEs. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 12.00 CAD, with a single "Hold" recommendation and no "Buy" or "Strong Buy" ratings. This suggests a cautious outlook from the investment community. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a low probability of near-term dilution. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt could pose a challenge if cash flow from operations does not improve. Recent filings and transcripts have not revealed any major events that would significantly alter the company's strategic direction or financial outlook. The company continues to focus on its core digital and traditional marketing solutions, with no major new product launches or strategic acquisitions disclosed in the latest period.

30-day price · Y+1.39 (+11.6%)
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Profile
CompanyYellow Pages Ltd
TickerY.TO
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. Yellow Pages Limited provides digital media and marketing solutions to local businesses, national brands, and consumers in Canada, enabling interaction and transactions within the digital economy.

Classification. Yellow Pages is classified under the Advertising & Marketing industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Yellow Pages operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's current ratio of 2.58 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 34.93% and return on assets (ROA) of 11.14% are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and profitability. These metrics outperform the typical benchmarks for the Advertising & Marketing industry, suggesting that Yellow Pages is generating returns above the industry median. Yellow Pages' revenue is primarily concentrated in Canada, with its digital media properties such as YP.ca, Canada411, and 411.ca serving as key revenue drivers. The company's exposure to the Canadian market is both a strength and a risk, as it is less diversified compared to global peers. The company's services are offered through a mix of digital and traditional marketing solutions, with a focus on SMEs. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 12.00 CAD, with a single "Hold" recommendation and no "Buy" or "Strong Buy" ratings. This suggests a cautious outlook from the investment community. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a low probability of near-term dilution. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt could pose a challenge if cash flow from operations does not improve. Recent filings and transcripts have not revealed any major events that would significantly alter the company's strategic direction or financial outlook. The company continues to focus on its core digital and traditional marketing solutions, with no major new product launches or strategic acquisitions disclosed in the latest period.
Key takeaways
  • Yellow Pages maintains a strong ROE and ROA, indicating efficient capital use and profitability.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 2.58 but a negative net cash position after debt.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in the Canadian market, with limited geographic diversification.
  • Analysts have assigned a cautious outlook, with a mean price target of 12.00 CAD and a single "Hold" recommendation.
  • The company's capital structure is stable, with a low dilution risk and a moderate debt-to-equity ratio.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$198.9M
Gross profit$47.2M
Operating income$26.5M
Net income$18.1M
R&D
SG&A
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Operating cash flow$35.0M
CapEx-$1.5M
Free cash flow$15.3M
Total assets$162.6M
Total liabilities$110.7M
Total equity$51.8M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$36.1M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$51.8M
Net cash-$36.1M
Current ratio2.6
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA11.1%
ROE34.9%
Cash conversion1.9%
CapEx/Revenue-0.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
MetricYActivity
Op margin13.3%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin9.1%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin23.7%38.6% medp25 20.9% · p75 59.0%below median
CapEx / revenue-0.8%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity70.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target12.00 CAD
Median price target12.00 CAD
High price target12.00 CAD
Low price target12.00 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 estimate1.38 CAD
Last actual EPS1.31 CAD
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