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Wajax (TSX:WJX)

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with investment alternatives), Wajax (Trading & Distribution, Canada) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Wajax are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 57) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 40), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more


RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 86, is a strong buy recommendation based on Wajax's financial characteristics. As the company Wajax's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 99) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 57), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 40) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more


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Value Rank 99
Growth Rank 57
Safety Rank 40
Combined Rank 86
Country Canada
Industry Trading & Distribution
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Size class Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.


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Research History: Wajax

RESEARCH HISTORY 2022 2023 2024 2025
VALUE
VALUE n/a
n/a
100
99
GROWTH
GROWTH n/a
n/a
5
57
SAFETY
SAFETY n/a
n/a
50
40
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT n/a
n/a
65
new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW n/a
n/a
61
new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Wajax is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with investment alternatives), Wajax (Trading & Distribution, Canada) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Wajax are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 57) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 40), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 86, is a strong buy recommendation based on Wajax's financial characteristics. As the company Wajax's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 99) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 57), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 40) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

RESEARCH HISTORY 2022 2023 2024 2025
VALUE
VALUE n/a
n/a
100
99
GROWTH
GROWTH n/a
n/a
5
57
SAFETY
SAFETY n/a
n/a
50
40
COMBINED
COMBINED n/a
n/a
44
86

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Wajax the better the performance.


Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Wajax shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Wajax. Price-to-Sales is 86 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 86% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Wajax's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 97% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 85. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Wajax are expected to be higher than for 99% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 99). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 99, is a buy recommendation based on Wajax's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Wajax based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more


VALUE METRICS 2022 2023 2024 2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) n/a
n/a
88
86
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) n/a
n/a
97
97
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) n/a
n/a
85
85
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD n/a
n/a
100
99
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE n/a
n/a
100
99

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Wajax; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.


Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 57 (better than 57% compared with alternatives), Wajax shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Wajax. Profit Growth, with a rank of 63 (better than 63% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 93, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 4, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 96% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 39. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 57, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS 2022 2023 2024 2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH n/a
n/a
31
4
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH n/a
n/a
14
63
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH n/a
n/a
32
93
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS n/a
n/a
9
39
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH n/a
n/a
5
57

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Wajax.


Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 40 (better than 40% compared with alternatives), the company Wajax has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Wajax is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Wajax and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 94, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 94% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 23, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 77% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 25, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 75% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 40 (worse than 60% compared with alternatives), Wajax has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Wajax are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Wajax and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS 2022 2023 2024 2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE n/a
n/a
29
23
REFINANCING
REFINANCING n/a
n/a
98
94
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY n/a
n/a
39
25
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY n/a
n/a
50
40

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Wajax and the more cash is available to service its debt.


Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT 2022 2023 2024 2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS n/a
n/a
42
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OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE n/a
n/a
50
new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS n/a
n/a
41
new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE n/a
n/a
70
new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT n/a
n/a
65
new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Wajax.
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