BDT:CA:TSX-Bird Construction Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Engineering & Construction | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 5.69

Change

-0.08 (-1.39)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.40B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

CAD 8.00
Analyst Rating

N/A

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About

Bird Construction Inc is a general contractor engaged in providing construction services in Canada and the United States. The Company focusses on projects in the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors of the general contracting industry.

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ETFs Containing BDT:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -20.42% 60% D- 33% F
Dividend Return 1.36% 100% F 88% B+
Total Return -19.06% 60% D- 34% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.35% 80% B- 65% D
Dividend Return 5.76% 100% F 96% N/A
Total Return 6.11% 80% B- 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -50.00% 50% F 26% F
Dividend Return 21.72% 86% B+ 78% C+
Total Return -28.28% 50% F 31% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -14.95% 10% F 10% F
Dividend Return -9.92% 20% F 14% F
Total Return 5.04% 86% B+ 88% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.51% 80% B- 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return -56.66% 10% F 11% F
Market Capitalization 0.40B 50% F 58% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.10 70% 50%
Price/Book Ratio 2.01 50% 32%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -6.35 80% 88%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.54 70% 68%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.75% 80% 80%
Return on Invested Capital 4.61% 50% 49%
Return on Assets 2.02% 60% 56%
Debt to Equity Ratio 27.20% 89% 64%

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

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:
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.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity 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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive free cash flow

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

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.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

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.

Negative cashflow

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

Low Revenue Growth

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