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Algoma Central Corp (TSE:ALC)
TSX:ALC
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$14.07 - C$24.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.15K
Average Volume (3M)8.47K
Market Cap
C$832.45M
Enterprise ValueC$1.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$37.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$536.44M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.32
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
Revenue & Profitability ReboundA large TTM revenue rebound coupled with mid-teens net margins and ~23% EBITDA indicates the core shipping business can deliver profitable operations when freight markets recover. This supports durable earnings power across cycles and funds maintenance of fleet and contractual obligations over the next 2–6 months.
Manageable LeverageSub-1.0x debt-to-equity gives the company balance-sheet flexibility versus more highly leveraged peers. Moderate leverage supports access to capital for vessel investment or seasonal working-capital swings and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term while returns on equity run in the 10–12% range.
Historically Positive Operating Cash FlowConsistent positive operating cash flow across multiple years shows the fleet business can generate cash in favorable cycles. Past strong free cash flow demonstrates structural cash-generation capability that can support capex, dividend policy and debt repayment when market conditions normalize.
Bears Say
Deep Negative Free Cash Flow TTMMaterial negative free cash flow in the trailing twelve months signals that current cash generation is not covering investment and financing needs. Persistently negative FCF can constrain capital allocation, limit ability to de-lever, and pressure liquidity if weak freight conditions persist over the coming months.
Weak Cash ConversionWhen operating cash covers under half of reported net income, earnings quality and liquidity are strained; accruals or working-capital swings may be inflating accounting profits. This gap raises risk that earnings will not translate into available cash to fund dividends, capex or debt service in the near term.
Cyclical Operating ProfitabilityShipping demand and Great Lakes seasonality drive pronounced revenue and margin swings. Volatile operating profitability reduces predictability of earnings and cash flow, complicating long-term planning, budgeting and investment decisions for the next several months if freight markets swing back.
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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$14.07 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$832.45M.
When is Algoma Central Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Algoma Central Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Algoma Central Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Algoma Central Corp released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported C$2.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by C$2.32.
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$2.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.05%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Algoma Central Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:ALC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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
15.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.19%
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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