SW:CA:TSX-Sierra Wireless Inc.

EQUITY | Communication Equipment | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 15.95

Change

+0.43 (+2.77)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.68B

Volume

0.07M

Analyst Target

CAD 22.80
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About

Sierra Wireless Inc provides cellular wireless solutions to machine-to-machine and connected device markets. Its products, services and solutions connect people, their mobile computers and machines to wireless voice and data networks around the world.

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ETFs Containing SW:CA

N/A

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 -12.98% 30% F 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -12.98% 30% F 13% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -24.62% 30% F 23% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -24.62% 30% F 20% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -29.33% 25% F 34% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -29.33% 25% F 23% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -4.01% 40% F 18% F
Dividend Return -4.01% 40% F 14% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 44.33% 10% F 14% F
Risk Adjusted Return -9.05% 40% F 21% F
Market Capitalization 0.68B 80% B- 80% B-

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 -17.53 80% 90%
Price/Book Ratio 0.94 80% 55%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.37 70% 26%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.44 44% 19%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -5.47% 50% 24%
Return on Invested Capital -1.12% 70% 25%
Return on Assets -3.60% 40% 24%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

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:
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.

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 Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.

Negative earnings

The company had negative total earnings 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.

Low Earnings Growth

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