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Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) EV-to-FCF : -26.71 (As of May. 11, 2024)


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What is Algoma Central EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Algoma Central's Enterprise Value is C$995.5 Mil. Algoma Central's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was C$-37.3 Mil. Therefore, Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF for today is -26.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:ALC' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.61   Med: 9.42   Max: 213.31
Current: -26.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Algoma Central was 213.31. The lowest was -70.61. And the median was 9.42.

TSX:ALC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 668 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.085 vs TSX:ALC: -26.71

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2024-05-11), Algoma Central's stock price is C$14.56. Algoma Central's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was C$2.000. Therefore, Algoma Central's PE Ratio for today is 7.28.


Algoma Central EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Algoma Central EV-to-FCF Chart

Algoma Central Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.87 9.93 7.70 15.32 192.24

Algoma Central Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.14 22.11 42.97 192.24 -26.98

Competitive Comparison of Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Algoma Central EV-to-FCF Calculation

Algoma Central's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=995.505/-37.275
=-26.71

Algoma Central's current Enterprise Value is C$995.5 Mil.
Algoma Central's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-37.3 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Algoma Central  (TSX:ALC) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

Algoma Central's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=14.56/2.000
=7.28

Algoma Central's share price for today is C$14.56.
Algoma Central's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$2.000.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
63 Church Street, Suite 600, St. Catharines, ON, CAN, L2R 3C4
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers operating on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through six segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, Corporate, Investment Properties, and Global Short Sea Shipping. The company earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.