Ag Growth Int'l Inc. (TSE:AFN)
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Ag Growth International
(TSX:AFN)
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Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
C$16.50
▼(-8.28% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/26/26
The score is driven primarily by weak financial performance (negative earnings, high leverage, and negative operating/free cash flow) and bearish technicals (well below major moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is somewhat supportive via a low P/E, but the latest earnings call underscored near-term cash, margin, and leverage pressure despite a credible restructuring and liquidity plan.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model & installed base
AFN’s business combines equipment sales, engineered commercial projects and recurring aftermarket parts/service revenue backed by an installed base. That mix provides durable cash generation corridors and recurring demand that cushions the company from single-channel cyclicality over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Very high leverage constrains strategic optionality and increases refinancing and interest expense risk. Even with facility amendments, leverage at this level limits capacity for capex or M&A, forces prioritization of deleveraging over growth, and heightens vulnerability to cash flow volatility in the coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model & installed base
AFN’s business combines equipment sales, engineered commercial projects and recurring aftermarket parts/service revenue backed by an installed base. That mix provides durable cash generation corridors and recurring demand that cushions the company from single-channel cyclicality over the next 2–6 months.
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Ag Growth International (AFN) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$351.36M
Dividend Yield2.62%
Average Volume (3M)56.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.02
Revenue Growth-5.64%
EPS Growth-121.91%
CountryCA
Employees3,679
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAgricultural - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.04
Shares Outstanding18,809,214
10 Day Avg. Volume59,727
30 Day Avg. Volume56,245
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio-4.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$28.71Price Target Upside59.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$1.30B
Ag Growth International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ag Growth International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes grain and rice handling, storage, and conditioning equipment in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company offers storage equipment compris...
How the Company Makes Money
AFN makes money primarily by selling agricultural and bulk-handling equipment and related solutions to on-farm and commercial customers. Its core revenue streams include: (1) Equipment and systems sales: revenue from manufactured products such as ...
Ag Growth International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
The call mixed modest revenue growth and international/commercial topline strength with material operational and financial setbacks. Management disclosed significant margin compression (~830 bps), a large negative free cash flow outflow (~$111M in 2025), elevated leverage (4.7x), and execution failures—notably in Brazil—while outlining a clear restructuring plan, $20M+ annualized SG&A savings, ERP termination to preserve cash, and expectation to monetize $80–$100M of receivables to improve liquidity. The initiatives are constructive but the magnitude and immediacy of the profit, cash and leverage issues indicate significant near-term risk.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth in Q4
Consolidated Q4 revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $396 million, driven by strength in the Commercial segment and international markets.
Negative Updates
Significant EBITDA and Margin Compression
Adjusted EBITDA decreased ~38% year-over-year to approximately $48.3 million in Q4; adjusted EBITDA margin compressed to 12.2%, a decline of roughly 830 basis points versus prior year.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth in Q4
Consolidated Q4 revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $396 million, driven by strength in the Commercial segment and international markets.
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Company Guidance
Management said Q4 revenue was $396M (+4% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA of approximately $48M (‑38% YoY) and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.2% (down ~830 bps); segment detail: Farm Q4 revenue $123M (‑8% YoY; Canada ‑34%, U.S. +11%, International +36%) with Farm adj. EBITDA $19.8M (‑39%, 16% margin vs 24.1% prior), and Commercial Q4 revenue $273M (+10%; international $206M, +18%) with Commercial adj. EBITDA $33M (‑39%, 12% margin vs 21.6% prior). They closed 2025 with an order book of $543M (‑26% YoY), negative free cash flow of ~$111M for 2025, net debt leverage 4.7x (vs 3.9x q/q, 3.1x y/y), and disclosed a $21M transactional expense in Q4; management expects negative FCF in Q1 but plans to monetize Brazil receivables (already $7M received, targeting $80–100M by H1) to materially improve cash flow. Near-term actions: terminate the ERP, suspend the dividend, reduce the executive team from 17 to 8 and complete North America realignment in ~30 days, drive at least $20M of annualized SG&A savings and ~$20M of cash cost avoidance over two years, incur ~ $20M of one‑time costs in H1, pause new large-scale financed projects (equipment‑only in Brazil only), refinance the dec‑maturity debenture in Q2–Q3, and target returning to historical margins (but not near‑term 18–20% levels) while pursuing a longer‑term leverage target of ~2.5x.Ag Growth International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.42B | 1.40B | 1.53B | 1.46B | 1.20B |
| Gross Profit | 349.37M | 447.99M | 479.13M | 420.60M | 304.01M |
| EBITDA | 187.07M | 133.62M | 223.07M | 91.18M | 116.11M |
| Net Income | -26.39M | -20.08M | 68.89M | -50.58M | 10.56M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.71B | 1.67B | 1.65B | 1.65B | 1.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 51.01M | 79.89M | 88.04M | 59.64M | 61.31M |
| Total Debt | 1.01B | 895.16M | 906.95M | 916.32M | 887.23M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.46B | 1.37B | 1.34B | 1.38B | 1.32B |
| Stockholders Equity | 246.90M | 298.44M | 317.98M | 265.67M | 268.75M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -100.88M | 79.15M | 48.95M | 49.87M | -6.45M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -79.96M | 110.82M | 105.63M | 102.17M | 39.12M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -30.50M | -36.54M | -43.12M | -85.77M | -75.32M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 75.90M | -82.43M | -34.11M | -18.07M | 35.05M |
Ag Growth International Technical Analysis
Negative
17.99
Price Trends
27.56
Negative
25.98
Negative
32.89
Negative
Market Momentum
-2.20
Positive
24.31
Positive
30.77
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:AFN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 17.99 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 24.84, below the 50-day MA of 27.56, and below the 200-day MA of 32.89, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.20 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 24.31 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 30.77 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:AFN.
Ag Growth International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | C$261.55M | 5.00 | 16.99% | 0.46% | -26.61% | -45.62% | |
65 Neutral | C$394.00M | 13.49 | 8.32% | ― | 2.99% | -12.14% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | C$81.92M | 9.79 | 26.87% | 5.99% | -7.01% | ― | |
58 Neutral | C$439.36M | 55.53 | 36.36% | ― | 28.43% | 80.34% | |
47 Neutral | C$335.01M | 23.33 | 41.08% | 3.06% | -18.71% | -845.27% | |
43 Neutral | C$351.36M | -16.51 | -3.11% | 2.62% | -5.64% | -121.91% |
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Ag Growth International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Ag Growth International Cuts Dividend and Restructures After Profit Squeeze
Negative
Mar 25, 2026
Ag Growth International reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $396 million, up 4% year over year, but saw adjusted EBITDA fall 38% and margins compress amid lower farm volumes, project execution issues in Brazil and operational inefficiencies in...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Ag Growth International Sets Date for Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results and Investor Call
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Ag Growth International Inc. will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results after markets close on March 24, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast on March 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company will also provide bo...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
AGI Brings Back Former CFO Sommerfeld to Board Amid Governance Refresh
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Ag Growth International Inc., a global supplier of food infrastructure equipment and solutions, serves agricultural and food-processing markets through manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio focuses on...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Ag Growth International Overhauls Board to Sharpen Operational Focus and Boost Returns
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
Ag Growth International Inc. has refreshed its board of directors with the appointment of former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall and veteran value-oriented investor George Armoyan, while Mary Shafer-Malicki has resigned and directors Rohit Bhardwaj...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Ag Growth International Names Interim CEO as Householder Steps Down
Neutral
Jan 15, 2026
Ag Growth International Inc. has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Householder has stepped down from his role and resigned from the board for personal reasons, effective immediately, though he will remain available to assis...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
AGI Delivers Q3 Revenue Growth on Commercial Strength, Taps Brazil Financing Vehicle to Bolster Cash Flow
Neutral
Jan 9, 2026
Ag Growth International reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $389 million, up 9% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $71 million, a 4% increase, as strong 48% growth in its Commercial segment offset a 27% revenue decline in the Farm segment. ...
Financial DisclosuresLegal ProceedingsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ag Growth International Updates Market on Management Cease Trade Order and Q3 Filing Delay
Negative
Dec 26, 2025
Ag Growth International Inc. has issued a bi-weekly update on the management cease trade order imposed by the Manitoba Securities Commission following its delay in filing unaudited interim financial statements and related disclosures for the quart...
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