MXG:CA:TSX-Maxim Power Corp. (CAD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Independent Power Producers | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 4.64

Change

+0.10 (+2.20)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.19B

Volume

3.60K

Analyst Target

CAD 4.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Maxim Power Corp is an independent power producer, which acquires or develops, owns and operates power and power related projects. It has power generation facilities in Alberta, the United States of America and France.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Independent Power Producers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.57% 36% F 44% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.57% 27% F 40% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.47% 100% F 73% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 17.47% 100% F 70% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 132.00% 100% F 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 132.00% 100% F 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 30.18% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 30.18% 100% F 91% A-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 70.67% 9% A- 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 42.71% 64% D 71% C-
Market Capitalization 0.19B 17% F 51% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Independent Power Producers) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 158.67 14% 4%
Price/Book Ratio 0.81 100% 71%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.15 50% 62%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 5.15 67% 51%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.60% 14% 37%
Return on Invested Capital 15.39% 73% 83%
Return on Assets -6.05% 14% 13%
Debt to Equity Ratio 30.23% 100% 68%

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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:
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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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 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:
Poor return on equity

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

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 earnings

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

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.

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 Earnings Growth

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