ABT:CA:TSX-Absolute Software Corporation

EQUITY | Software - Application | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 7.63

Change

-0.02 (-0.26)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.24B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

CAD 7.10
Analyst Rating

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About

Absolute Software Corp is engaged in the development, marketing, and support of endpoint security and data risk management solutions to commercial, healthcare, education and government customers.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -1.42% 27% F 29% F
Dividend Return 3.10% 83% B 76% C+
Total Return 1.68% 27% F 32% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -4.15% 47% F 36% F
Dividend Return 4.02% 83% B 76% C+
Total Return -0.13% 53% F 39% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 17.38% 42% F 62% D
Dividend Return 24.00% 100% F 77% C+
Total Return 41.38% 42% F 67% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.79% 27% F 45% F
Dividend Return 5.04% 27% F 56% F
Total Return 4.25% 100% F 80% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.83% 73% C 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 26.75% 40% F 41% F
Market Capitalization 0.24B 38% F 60% D-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 22.50 69% 13%
Price/Book Ratio -1.62 94% 99%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.10 50% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 20.67 50% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital -13.76% 19% 13%
Return on Assets 6.80% 81% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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 Earnings Growth

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

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
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.

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.

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.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

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

Negative Book Value

The company has negative book value.