Algoma Central Corp (TSE:ALC)
TSX:ALC
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ALC Stock Chart & Stats
C$18.99
-C$0.11(-0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$18.99
-C$0.11(-0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$15.80 - C$24.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.15K
Average Volume (3M)8.47K
Market Cap
C$894.52M
Enterprise ValueC$1.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$30.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$617.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.15
Shares Outstanding40,567,818
10 Day Avg. Volume9,142
30 Day Avg. Volume8,473
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio-6.19
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$761.90M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability & ROEAlgoma’s net income and profitability have trended higher since 2023 and ROE moved into the mid‑to‑high teens. That sustained earnings improvement strengthens internal funding for vessel upkeep and selective growth, supporting long‑term shareholder returns and resilience across shipping cycles.
Manageable Leverage & Stronger Equity BaseA debt-to-equity ratio near the low‑0.5x range and a growing equity base provide balance sheet flexibility uncommon in cyclical shipping. Lower leverage reduces covenant pressure, preserves borrowing capacity for fleet financing, and helps the company absorb freight downturns without forced asset sales or urgent equity raises.
Niche Great Lakes Fleet & Diversified Cargo MixFocused operations on the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway with both dry‑bulk and product tankers create structural competitive advantages: specialized logistics, entrenched customer relationships, and diversified exposure across commodity flows that smooth demand swings and support more predictable utilization over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowDespite positive operating cash generation, free cash flow has been negative across recent periods including the TTM, driven by heavy capex or working-capital use. Continued negative FCF erodes liquidity, limits debt reduction and may force external financing or cutbacks in maintenance/dividend policy over the medium term.
Rising Debt Increases Rate/refinancing SensitivityMeaningful debt growth since 2023 increases exposure to interest‑rate moves and refinancing risk. In a capital‑intensive, cyclical industry, higher leverage constrains strategic options, raises financing costs when credit tightens, and reduces the firm’s ability to weather prolonged freight downturns without restructuring.
Revenue And Margin VolatilityAlgoma’s revenue growth has been uneven and margins vary across reporting periods, reflecting exposure to freight cycles and seasonality. Such variability undermines predictability of cash flows, complicates multi‑year fleet investment planning and makes steady deleveraging or payout policies harder to sustain through cycles.
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ALC FAQ
What was Algoma Central Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Algoma Central Corp lowest stock price was C$15.80 and its highest was C$24.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Algoma Central Corp’s market cap?
Algoma Central Corp’s market cap is C$894.52M.
When is Algoma Central Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Algoma Central Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Algoma Central Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Algoma Central Corp released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported C$0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by C$0.05.
Is Algoma Central Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Algoma Central Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Algoma Central Corp pay dividends?
Algoma Central Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. See more information on Algoma Central Corp dividends here
What is Algoma Central Corp’s EPS estimate?
Algoma Central Corp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Algoma Central Corp have?
Algoma Central Corp has 40,567,818 shares outstanding.
What happened to Algoma Central Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Algoma Central Corp reported an EPS of C$0.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.258%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Algoma Central Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:ALC
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Algoma Central Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Algoma Central Corp
Algoma Central Corporation owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Waterway in Canada. The company operates in six segments: Domestic Dry-Bulk, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, Global Short Sea Shipping, Investment Properties, and Corporate. It operates self-unloading bulk carriers; and owns and manages tankers for the transportation of liquid petroleum products throughout the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence waterway, and the Atlantic Canada regions. The company also owns eight ocean-going self-unloading vessels that carry coal for power generation, crushed aggregates for construction, gypsum for wallboard manufacturing, iron ore for the steel industry, and salt for winter road safety. In addition, it provides management services to third parties, as well as owns a shopping center. It serves iron and steel, aggregate, cement and building material, and salt producers; agricultural product distributors; and oil refiners, wholesale distributors, and large consumers of petroleum products. The company was formerly known as Algoma Central Railway and changed its name to Algoma Central Corporation in 1990. Algoma Central Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in St. Catharines, Canada.
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