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Foraco Int'l SA (TSE:FAR)
TSX:FAR
FAR Stock Chart & Stats
C$2.50
-C$0.01(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$2.50
-C$0.01(-0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$1.57 - C$3.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.50K
Average Volume (3M)214.80K
Market Cap
C$297.55M
Enterprise ValueC$291.27M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$27.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$98.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta1.61
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding98,525,000
10 Day Avg. Volume163,142
30 Day Avg. Volume214,804
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio106.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$4.50Price Target Upside80.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$302.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Backlog And Booked Revenue VisibilityA $404M backlog with $228M slated for 2026 provides durable revenue visibility across the next 12–18 months, reducing near-term demand volatility. High-quality contracted work supports steadier utilization, predictable cashflows from executed contracts, and underpins execution plans and deleveraging efforts.
Strategic Mix Toward Gold And Tier‑1 ClientsHigher exposure to gold and Tier‑1 miners strengthens revenue quality: funded exploration/development programs for gold are typically more resilient and better financed. Tier‑1 relationships lower counterparty risk and increase probability of repeat, multi-year contracts, improving long-term contract stability and pricing leverage.
Improving Utilization And Invested CapacityRising utilization combined with targeted CapEx (proprietary rigs) meaningfully raises operating leverage potential. Moving toward ~67% fleet use allows fixed-cost absorption, improving margins over time. Investment in rigs supports scalable deployment and reduces reliance on third-party capacity constraints.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin DeteriorationA multi-year decline in top line and a persistent margin squeeze indicate structural pressures on pricing, mix and/or cost control. Lower revenue and compressed margins reduce internal funding for reinvestment, increase earnings volatility, and make meeting debt and capex commitments harder if demand softens.
Very Weak Free Cash Flow And Cash QualityA sharp collapse in free cash flow impairs the company's ability to self‑fund growth, service debt, and accumulate liquidity. Low FCF relative to earnings implies working capital strain or heavy reinvestment, raising funding risk and making the company more sensitive to cost inflation or project delays over the medium term.
Meaningful Leverage And Rising Net DebtLeverage near 1.0 and rising net debt constrain financial flexibility, increase interest and covenant exposure, and limit capital allocation options. In a downcycle, elevated leverage raises refinancing and liquidity risk and makes deleveraging a necessary priority, potentially crowding out growth investments.
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FAR FAQ
What was Foraco Int'l SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Foraco Int'l SA lowest stock price was C$1.57 and its highest was C$3.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Foraco Int'l SA’s market cap?
Foraco Int'l SA’s market cap is C$297.55M.
When is Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Foraco Int'l SA’s earnings last quarter?
Foraco Int'l SA released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported C$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.054 by -C$0.024.
Is Foraco Int'l SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Foraco Int'l SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Foraco Int'l SA pay dividends?
Foraco Int'l SA pays a Annually dividend of C$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Foraco Int'l SA dividends here
What is Foraco Int'l SA’s EPS estimate?
Foraco Int'l SA’s EPS estimate is 0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Foraco Int'l SA have?
Foraco Int'l SA has 98,525,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Foraco Int'l SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Foraco Int'l SA reported an EPS of C$0.03 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$0.054. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.882%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Foraco Int'l SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:FAR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Foraco International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$4.50 (80.00% Upside)
C$4.50 (80.00% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Foraco Int'l SA
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 water 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, 2021, 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, governmental organizations, and international development funds. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.
FAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$4.50
▲(80.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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