Transcontinental Inc.

TSX:TCL.A Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$1.5b

Transcontinental Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Transcontinental's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -10.2%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings growing at 3.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.2% per year. Transcontinental's return on equity is 6.4%, and it has net margins of 4.3%.

Key information

-10.2%

Earnings growth rate

-10.0%

EPS growth rate

Packaging Industry Growth6.1%
Revenue growth rate1.2%
Return on equity6.4%
Net Margin4.3%
Next Earnings Update11 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

There May Be Reason For Hope In Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Disappointing Earnings

Jun 13
There May Be Reason For Hope In Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Disappointing Earnings

Recent updates

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Dec 15
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Here's Why Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 01
Here's Why Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

There May Be Reason For Hope In Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Disappointing Earnings

Jun 13
There May Be Reason For Hope In Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Disappointing Earnings

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Transcontinental Inc.'s (TSE:TCL.A) P/E Ratio

Jun 07
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Transcontinental Inc.'s (TSE:TCL.A) P/E Ratio

At CA$11.10, Is Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A) Worth Looking At Closely?

Nov 18
At CA$11.10, Is Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A) Worth Looking At Closely?

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.225

Sep 12
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.225

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Sep 08
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Jul 03
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Dividend Will Be CA$0.225

Jun 13
Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Dividend Will Be CA$0.225

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Mar 12
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Is Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) A Risky Investment?

Mar 09
Is Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) A Risky Investment?

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Dec 17
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

Sep 19
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225

These 4 Measures Indicate That Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Using Debt Extensively

Aug 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Using Debt Extensively

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.23

Jun 11
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.23

Is Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) A Risky Investment?

Apr 22
Is Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) A Risky Investment?

At CA$20.83, Is Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jan 20
At CA$20.83, Is Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A) Worth Looking At Closely?

Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.23

Dec 27
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.23

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Transcontinental makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:TCL.A Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
27 Oct 242,813121150
28 Jul 242,843115140
28 Apr 242,85092140
28 Jan 242,91499140
29 Oct 232,94186140
30 Jul 232,963105130
30 Apr 233,004118120
29 Jan 232,973124120
30 Oct 222,956141110
31 Jul 222,93012070
01 May 222,80411480
30 Jan 222,71112180
31 Oct 212,64313180
25 Jul 212,523143110
25 Apr 212,489163110
24 Jan 212,491153110
25 Oct 202,574132110
26 Jul 202,709193340
26 Apr 202,851148340
26 Jan 202,993144340
27 Oct 193,039166340
28 Jul 193,077121290
28 Apr 193,106137290
27 Jan 192,873183280
28 Oct 182,624213280
29 Jul 182,322220250
29 Apr 182,041250250
28 Jan 182,005227250
29 Oct 172,007212250
30 Jul 172,036196250
30 Apr 172,026193250
29 Jan 172,024152240
31 Oct 162,020146240
31 Jul 162,004192220
30 Apr 162,018189220
31 Jan 162,011234220
31 Oct 152,002237220
31 Jul 152,010140250
30 Apr 152,011141260
31 Jan 151,998123260
31 Oct 141,990104260
31 Jul 142,0053290
30 Apr 142,013-11300
31 Jan 142,053-18320

Quality Earnings: TCL.A has a large one-off loss of CA$44.5M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 27th October, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: TCL.A's current net profit margins (4.3%) are higher than last year (2.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: TCL.A's earnings have declined by 10.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: TCL.A's earnings growth over the past year (40.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-10.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: TCL.A earnings growth over the past year (40.7%) exceeded the Packaging industry 10.3%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: TCL.A's Return on Equity (6.4%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 09:41
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/10/27
Annual Earnings2024/10/27

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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Transcontinental Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Stephen MacLeodBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Matthew GriffithsBofA Global Research