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FSV:CA:TSX-FirstService Corporation Subordinate Voting Shares (CAD)

EQUITY | Real Estate Services | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 224.25

Change

-1.76 (-0.78)%

Market Cap

CAD 1.89B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

CAD 116.67
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About

FirstService Corp operates in the property services sector. It serves through service platforms including FirstService Residential which manages residential communities; and FirstService Brands which provides property services.

Company Website : http://www.firstservice.com

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

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ETFs Containing FSV:CA

IDR:CA 3.37 % 1.42 %

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WXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.49 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Real Estate Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.47% 27% F 48% F
Dividend Return 0.16% 9% A- 3% F
Total Return 4.63% 27% F 45% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 19.52% 82% B 76% C+
Dividend Return 0.66% 15% F 12% F
Total Return 20.18% 82% B 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 88.37% 70% C- 83% B
Dividend Return 3.89% 38% F 15% F
Total Return 92.25% 70% C- 82% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.56% 86% B+ 86% B+
Dividend Return 17.10% 86% B+ 85% B
Total Return 0.54% 19% F 25% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 28.73% 43% F 32% F
Risk Adjusted Return 59.51% 90% A- 86% B+
Market Capitalization 1.89B 100% F 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Real Estate Services) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 48.60 25% 7%
Price/Book Ratio 7.30 17% 8%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 45.39 15% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 31.25 8% 7%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.77% 95% 73%
Return on Invested Capital 13.88% 88% 79%
Return on Assets 5.20% 95% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 111.80% 54% 32%

Annual Financials (CAD)

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Analyst Rating

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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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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 capital utilization

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

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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue 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:
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.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.