FirstService Corp Valuation

FSV Stock  CAD 264.31  2.58  0.97%   
At this time, the firm appears to be fairly valued. FirstService Corp shows a prevailing Real Value of C$263.86 per share. The current price of the firm is C$264.31. Our model computes the value of FirstService Corp from reviewing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.02 %, current valuation of 13.86 B, and Shares Outstanding of 45.13 M as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting FirstService Corp's valuation include:
Price Book
7.2047
Enterprise Value
13.9 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
21.3784
Price Sales
2.4429
Forward PE
32.6797
Fairly Valued
Today
264.31
Please note that FirstService Corp's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of FirstService Corp is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing FirstService Corp's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since FirstService Corp is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of FirstService Stock. However, FirstService Corp's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  264.31 Real  263.86 Hype  264.29 Naive  262.5
The intrinsic value of FirstService Corp's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence FirstService Corp's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
262.90
Downside
263.86
Real Value
264.82
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of FirstService Corp helps investors to forecast how FirstService stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of FirstService Corp more accurately as focusing exclusively on FirstService Corp's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.241.261.28
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
263.33264.29265.25
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.560.560.56
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use FirstService Corp's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of FirstService Corp's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against FirstService Corp's closest peers.

FirstService Corp Cash

119.06 Million

FirstService Valuation Trend

Knowing FirstService Corp's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both FirstService Corp's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

FirstService Corp Total Value Analysis

FirstService Corp is currently anticipated to have takeover price of 13.86 B with market capitalization of 12.05 B, debt of 1.42 B, and cash on hands of 136.22 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the FirstService Corp fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
13.86 B
12.05 B
1.42 B
136.22 M

FirstService Corp Investor Information

About 79.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.68. FirstService Corp last dividend was issued on the 31st of December 2024. The entity had 1709:1000 split on the 2nd of June 2015. Based on the analysis of FirstService Corp's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, FirstService Corp may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities338.5 M322.4 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

FirstService Corp Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. FirstService Corp has an asset utilization ratio of 119.55 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.2 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that FirstService Corp is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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FirstService Corp Ownership Allocation

FirstService Corp holds a total of 45.13 Million outstanding shares. The majority of FirstService Corp outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to obtain positions in FirstService Corp to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in FirstService Corp. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of FirstService Corp as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

FirstService Corp Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 4.33 B. Net Income was 147.02 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1.61 B.

FirstService Corp Past Distributions to stockholders

About FirstService Corp Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of FirstService Corp. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of FirstService Corp based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing FirstService Corp's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of FirstService Corp's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of FirstService Corp. We calculate exposure to FirstService Corp's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of FirstService Corp's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.6 B825.5 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.04  0.03 
Operating Profit Margin 0.05  0.04 
Net Profit Margin 0.02  0.02 
Gross Profit Margin 0.37  0.36 
When determining whether FirstService Corp is a strong investment it is important to analyze FirstService Corp's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact FirstService Corp's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding FirstService Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between FirstService Corp's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if FirstService Corp is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, FirstService Corp's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.