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Foraco Int'l SA (TSE:FAR)
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Foraco International (FAR) Price & Analysis

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FAR Stock Chart & Stats

C$2.89
-C$0.04(-1.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$2.89
-C$0.04(-1.38%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Order Book VisibilityA record $404M backlog gives durable revenue visibility over the next several quarters, reducing near-term sales risk and allowing the company to schedule rigs and crews efficiently. This backlog supports predictable utilization and revenue scaling without relying on immediate new wins.
Customer & Commodity DiversificationHigh exposure to Tier‑1 clients and a multi-commodity mix lessens single-client and single-commodity cyclicality, improving contract continuity and collections. This structural diversification supports steadier demand across commodity cycles and reduces counterparty and commodity-specific revenue volatility.
Rising Utilization & CapacityHigher utilization (51% from 35%) demonstrates operational leverage: incremental activity can boost margins as fixed costs are absorbed. New rigs expand capacity to capture backlog and shorten payback (management targets ~18 months), enabling growth without proportionate overhead increases.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationNegative free cash flow after recent investments and working-capital build reduces internal funding for operations and growth. Reliance on external financing or credit lines raises refinancing and liquidity risk, limiting flexibility to invest opportunistically or absorb prolonged industry downturns.
Elevated LeverageDebt near equity levels constrains financial flexibility in a cyclical drilling industry, increasing interest and covenant risk if margins worsen. Elevated leverage limits ability to pursue opportunistic expansion, raises sensitivity to working capital swings, and may pressure credit metrics during slow commodity cycles.
Margin Compression & Cost InflationSignificant margin erosion driven by labor and consumable inflation plus mobilization inefficiencies undermines sustainable profitability. Recovery depends on successful double-digit price adjustments and operational fixes; prolonged pricing lag or persistent input inflation would structurally compress returns.

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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$1.81 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$282.79M.
      When is Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 84 days.
        How were Foraco Int'l SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Foraco Int'l SA released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported C$0.057 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.066 by -C$0.008.
          Is Foraco Int'l SA overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Foraco Int'l SA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 0.08.
                How many shares outstanding does Foraco Int'l SA have?
                Foraco Int'l SA has 97,851,600 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$0.057 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$0.066. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.435%.
                    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

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                      Company Description

                      Foraco Int'l SA

                      Foraco International SA is a global mineral drilling services company. It operates through the Mining and Water segments. The Mining segment deals in drilling services offered to the mining and energy industry during the exploration, development, and production phases of mining projects. The Water segment covers drilling services for drinking water, irrigation water, and industrial water. The company was founded by Daniel Simoncini and Jean-Pierre Charmensat on June 7, 1997 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.

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