FAR Stock Overview
About the company
Foraco International SA, together with its subsidiaries, provides drilling services worldwide. It operates through two segments: Mining and Water. The company offers its drilling services to the mining and energy industry, such as exploration, development, and production related underground drilling services. It also drills wells for drinking, irrigation, industrial water, and dewatering wells; and undertakes a range of projects, including village water drilling programs, specialized drilling projects to access mineral water using sanitary protection methods, and large diameter well fields for residential supply in urban environments, as well as provides inspection, servicing, and rehabilitation services for existing wells. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated 302 drill rigs, including 62 rotary drilling rigs, 190 core diamond drilling rigs, 18 combination rigs, and 32 underground rigs. It serves mining companies and international development funding agencies. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.
Snowflake Analysis
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$1.85 |
| 52 Week High | CA$2.33 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$0.92 |
| Beta | 1.35 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.14% |
| 3 Month Change | 25.00% |
| 1 Year Change | -9.76% |
| 3 Year Change | 670.83% |
| 5 Year Change | 421.13% |
| Change since IPO | -24.49% |
Recent News & Updates
Is Foraco International (TSE:FAR) A Risky Investment?
Jan 04
Why We Like The Returns At Foraco International (TSE:FAR)
Dec 08Recent updates
Is Foraco International (TSE:FAR) A Risky Investment?
Jan 04Why We Like The Returns At Foraco International (TSE:FAR)
Dec 08Here's Why Foraco International (TSE:FAR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Oct 12There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Foraco International's (TSE:FAR) Returns On Capital
Jun 17Here's Why Foraco International (TSE:FAR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Feb 04Should You Be Adding Foraco International (TSE:FAR) To Your Watchlist Today?
Dec 17Here's Why I Think Foraco International (TSE:FAR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Aug 31Foraco International (TSE:FAR) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Jul 09Is Now The Time To Put Foraco International (TSE:FAR) On Your Watchlist?
May 17Foraco International (TSE:FAR) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Apr 02Foraco International SA's (TSE:FAR) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Mar 15A Closer Look At Foraco International SA's (TSE:FAR) Impressive ROE
Feb 18
Our Take On Foraco International's (TSE:FAR) CEO Salary
Dec 28Shareholder Returns
| FAR | CA Metals and Mining | CA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.6% |
| 1Y | -9.8% | -15.5% | -12.2% |
Return vs Industry: FAR exceeded the Canadian Metals and Mining industry which returned -14.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FAR exceeded the Canadian Market which returned -12.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FAR volatility | |
|---|---|
| FAR Average Weekly Movement | 5.5% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 10.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 9.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 18.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.8% |
Stable Share Price: FAR is less volatile than 75% of Canadian stocks over the past 3 months, typically moving +/- 6% a week.
Volatility Over Time: FAR's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
Foraco International SA Fundamentals Summary
| FAR fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | CA$183.12m |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$27.03m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$452.14m |
6.8x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs FAR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FAR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$330.56m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$259.28m |
| Gross Profit | US$71.27m |
| Other Expenses | US$51.51m |
| Earnings | US$19.76m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2022
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.20 |
| Gross Margin | 21.56% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.98% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 131.3% |
How did FAR perform over the long term?
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