VCM:CA:TSX-Vecima Networks Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Communication Equipment | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 20.2

Change

-0.30 (-1.46)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.20B

Volume

400.00

Analyst Target

CAD 13.00
Analyst Rating

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Vecima Networks Inc designs, manufactures and sells products that enable broadband access to cable, wireless and telephony networks. Its segments are video and broadband solutions, YourLink, and telematics.

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QTRH:CA Quarterhill Inc

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Communication Equipment) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 23.55% 80% B- 92% A
Dividend Return 0.34% 50% F 12% F
Total Return 23.88% 80% B- 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -8.84% 40% F 19% F
Dividend Return 0.99% 67% D+ 20% F
Total Return -7.85% 40% F 18% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 112.63% 100% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 9.84% 33% F 53% F
Total Return 122.47% 100% F 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 19.16% 100% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 20.51% 100% F 87% B+
Total Return 1.35% 33% F 42% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.31% 80% B- 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 96.26% 100% F 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 0.20B 60% D- 62% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Communication Equipment) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 10.00 25% 16%
Price/Book Ratio 2.16 60% 30%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -43.41 100% 94%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.36 40% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 6.88% 60% 51%
Return on Invested Capital 11.96% 80% 75%
Return on Assets 4.00% 60% 67%
Debt to Equity Ratio 5.91% 100% 89%

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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Negative cashflow

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

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.