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Canadian (TSX) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M14.5%
  • 1Y43.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has risen 1.4%, driven by gains in Toromont Industries and Russel Metals of 1.0% and 4.8%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 43%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Canadian Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 15 Dec 2025CA$31.5bCA$36.8bCA$1.6b14.9x19.9x0.9x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025CA$30.9bCA$36.5bCA$1.5b15.3x20.4x0.8x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025CA$29.3bCA$36.3bCA$1.5b14.1x19.6x0.8x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025CA$27.2bCA$36.2bCA$1.5b14.5x18.1x0.7x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025CA$27.0bCA$35.9bCA$1.4b16.1x18.7x0.8x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025CA$25.5bCA$35.8bCA$1.5b16x17.5x0.7x
Sat, 31 May 2025CA$24.1bCA$35.7bCA$1.5b14.4x16.6x0.7x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025CA$21.3bCA$35.0bCA$1.5b12.3x14.3x0.6x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025CA$21.9bCA$35.1bCA$1.5b12.9x14.6x0.6x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025CA$23.9bCA$34.8bCA$1.5b13.8x15.8x0.7x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025CA$22.5bCA$34.6bCA$1.5b13x15.2x0.6x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024CA$22.4bCA$34.5bCA$1.5b14x15.2x0.7x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024CA$23.3bCA$34.2bCA$1.5b13.9x15.2x0.7x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024CA$24.8bCA$34.1bCA$1.6b12.3x15.5x0.7x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024CA$22.3bCA$34.0bCA$1.6b10.2x13.9x0.7x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024CA$22.7bCA$31.5bCA$1.6b10.9x14.1x0.7x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024CA$23.0bCA$31.4bCA$1.7b9.9x13.9x0.7x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024CA$22.7bCA$31.4bCA$1.7b10.8x13.7x0.7x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024CA$24.4bCA$31.5bCA$1.7b9.7x14.3x0.8x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024CA$24.6bCA$31.5bCA$1.7b10.5x14.3x0.8x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024CA$23.3bCA$31.6bCA$1.7b9.7x13.5x0.7x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024CA$22.9bCA$31.7bCA$1.8b9.6x12.7x0.7x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023CA$23.0bCA$31.7bCA$1.8b9.8x12.7x0.7x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023CA$21.8bCA$31.8bCA$1.8b8.4x12x0.7x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023CA$21.8bCA$31.8bCA$1.8b8.1x12x0.7x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023CA$22.6bCA$31.8bCA$1.8b8.2x12.2x0.7x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023CA$23.2bCA$32.2bCA$1.9b7.4x12.1x0.7x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023CA$21.8bCA$31.8bCA$1.9b7.2x11.6x0.7x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023CA$21.7bCA$31.8bCA$1.9b6.8x11.5x0.7x
Wed, 03 May 2023CA$21.0bCA$32.1bCA$2.0b7.1x10.6x0.7x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023CA$20.2bCA$31.9bCA$1.9b7.2x10.5x0.6x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023CA$21.5bCA$31.7bCA$2.0b7.9x11x0.7x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023CA$20.4bCA$30.8bCA$1.9b7.3x10.6x0.7x
Thu, 22 Dec 2022CA$19.1bCA$30.8bCA$1.9b6.9x9.9x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9.9x


Total Market Cap: CA$19.1bTotal Earnings: CA$1.9bTotal Revenue: CA$30.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.1x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Canadian Trading Companies and Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.70x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 6.5% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 6.1% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Canadian Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?

CA Market0.76%
Industrials-0.15%
Trade Distributors1.44%
Trade Companies and Distributors1.44%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
TIH Toromont IndustriesCA$165.431.0%
+CA$131.8m		46.0%PE27.2x
RUS Russel MetalsCA$43.174.8%
+CA$109.9m		-2.7%PE14.4x
RCH Richelieu HardwareCA$39.521.6%
+CA$35.2m		4.1%PE25.7x
WJX WajaxCA$28.232.7%
+CA$15.9m		30.6%PE13.3x
TBL Taiga Building ProductsCA$3.451.5%
+CA$5.4m		-8.5%PE8.4x

Latest News

FTT
CA$75.16
Finning International
7D
-2.6%
1Y
98.7%

FTT: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Strengthening Outperformance Rating

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Finning International modestly higher to about C$83.78 from roughly C$83.78, citing incremental improvements in long term growth and profitability assumptions along with a series of recent target hikes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent target hikes signal a constructive stance on Finning International, with bullish analysts highlighting both earnings momentum and an improved medium term growth profile.
TIH
CA$165.43
Toromont Industries
7D
1.0%
1Y
46.0%
SURE
CA$0.18
SureNano Science
7D
12.5%
1Y
n/a
RCH
CA$39.52
Richelieu Hardware
7D
1.6%
1Y
4.1%

RCH: Share Buyback And Stable Assumptions Will Support Fair Value Ahead

Analysts have nudged their price target for Richelieu Hardware to $38.75, a modest upward revision supported by slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while maintaining stable views on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 104,015 shares, representing 0.19% of outstanding shares, for CAD 3.76 million under the normal course issuer bid announced on January 8, 2025 (company disclosure).
WJX
CA$28.23
Wajax
7D
2.7%
1Y
30.6%
ZDC
CA$5.55
Zedcor
7D
-4.1%
1Y
63.2%

ZDC: Share Momentum Will Likely Continue As Revenue Outlook Strengthens

Analysts have lifted their price target on Zedcor to a range of about C$7.25 to C$8, reflecting growing conviction in the company’s revenue growth outlook, resilient margins, and slightly higher justified valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the recent series of price target increases as confirmation that Zedcor is executing well against its growth strategy, with rising confidence that current momentum can be sustained over the medium term.
E
CA$1.35
Enterprise Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-29.7%
RUS
CA$43.17
Russel Metals
7D
4.8%
1Y
-2.7%

RUS: Future Buybacks And Network Optimization Will Drive Share Price Upside

Russel Metals' analyst price target has been modestly reduced from approximately C$52.50 to C$51.00, as analysts slightly raised their discount rate and marginally trimmed long term growth expectations while maintaining a positive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain constructive on Russel Metals despite the modest reduction in price targets, viewing the moves as fine tuning rather than a change in core thesis.
HC
CA$0.08
Hypercharge Networks
7D
-5.9%
1Y
23.1%
BRY
CA$0.24
Bri-Chem
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-36.8%
ADEN
CA$32.10
ADENTRA
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-15.3%

ADENTRA's (TSE:ADEN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Nov 14
ADENTRA's (TSE:ADEN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
TBL
CA$3.45
Taiga Building Products
7D
1.5%
1Y
-8.5%
DBM
CA$9.36
Doman Building Materials Group
7D
0.5%
1Y
4.1%
GDL
CA$11.75
Goodfellow
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-9.6%