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iFabric

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Neutral 61 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
C$3.00
▲(60.43% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/17/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: strong revenue growth and low leverage are tempered by deeply negative TTM operating/free cash flow, which is the key risk. Technicals show a clear uptrend but with overbought signals that can increase short-term pullback risk. Valuation appears reasonable at a ~17.8 P/E, with no dividend data to add support.
Positive Factors
Proprietary Intelliflex technology
Owning the Intelliflex platform provides a durable product differentiation and technical moat: built-in antimicrobial, UV and cooling/wicking capabilities can support licensing, OEM treatments and branded product margins, enabling recurring revenue streams if adoption scales.
Consistent revenue growth
Sustained TTM top-line growth indicates expanding commercial traction for treated fabrics and apparel. Persistent revenue expansion supports operational scaling, improves fixed-cost absorption, and underpins longer-term margin recovery if the company sustains product adoption.
Low leverage / strong balance-sheet flexibility
Very low debt provides financial flexibility to fund commercialization, R&D or inventory build without heavy interest burdens. This reduces insolvency risk and gives management runway to execute strategic initiatives despite near-term cash-flow variability.
Negative Factors
Deep negative operating and free cash flow
Sustained cash burn undermines the firm's ability to self-fund growth or absorb working-capital swings; it increases reliance on external financing, can dilute shareholders, and constrains investment in sales, distribution, or product development until cash conversion reverses.
Inconsistent profitability and past losses
Intermittent profitability and historical loss years signal earnings volatility. This reduces predictability of free cash flow and weakens the case for stable reinvestment or dividend policy, complicating long-term planning and investor confidence.
Commercialization and adoption risk
Revenue depends on third-party adoption and effective distribution of treated fabrics; slow OEM/brand uptake or execution missteps could constrain scale. Structural reliance on partners makes growth contingent on proving repeatable, scalable commercial models.

iFabric (IFA) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

iFabric Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptioniFabric Corp. designs and distributes women's intimate apparel and accessories in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company's Intimate Apparel division engages in the design, purchase, and distribution of intimate apparel, which includes a range of specialty bras, including reversible bra, patented bandeaux bra, and patented breast lift products. Its Intelligent Fabrics division engages in development, testing, and distribution of specialty textiles and chemicals for textiles, such as Protx2, an anti-microbial and anti-viral formulations; Enguard, an insect repellant technology; Dreamskin, a skin polymer; UVtx, an ultraviolet light blocker; FreshTx, an odor absorbing technology; RepelTX, a durable water repellant; Omega+, a joint and muscle recovery; TempTx, a thermal regulator; Apollo, a body odor neutralizer; DryTx, a moisture-wicking technology; BioTX, a metal free anti-stink solution; RepelTX Eco Plus, a fluorine-free durable water repellant; IMPRINT, a logo exposing moisture-wicker; and DriForce, a fabric interior moisture wicker. iFabric Corp. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyiFabric makes money primarily by commercializing its proprietary fabric-treatment technologies and selling treated apparel/textile products. Key revenue streams include: (1) Product sales: revenue from selling apparel and textile items that incorporate its treatments (including, where applicable, branded products such as Coconut Cloud™). This typically includes wholesale/retail sales channels depending on the product line and distribution approach in a given period. (2) Technology commercialization: revenue from providing its Intelliflex™ treatments to third parties, which can include supplying treated materials and/or charging for the application of treatments to fabrics used in partners’ products. (3) Licensing/royalties and collaboration income: to the extent iFabric enters agreements allowing other companies to use its proprietary treatments, it may earn licensing fees and/or royalties based on sales of partners’ products; specific partnership details and the materiality of this stream are null. Significant factors affecting earnings generally include the adoption rate of its fabric treatments by brands and manufacturers, the scale and repeat nature of orders for treated textiles/apparel, and the company’s ability to maintain proprietary differentiation and execute distribution for any owned apparel brands.

iFabric Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 14, 2024
(Q2-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with record revenue and expectations of significant growth in the coming quarters, supported by strong relationships with major retailers like Target. Despite some challenges such as increased expenses and pending EPA approval, the company's strong balance sheet and strategic growth initiatives indicate a promising future.
Q2-2024 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Revenue
The company reported a record Q2 revenue of $5.8 million, marking a 10% increase from the previous year's $5.3 million, driven by the Intelligent Fabrics division.
Strong Gross Margin
Gross margin increased to 42% from 40%, attributed to new programs with better margins.
Legal Claim Recovery
The company collected $400,000 from an ongoing legal claim they had previously impaired.
Strong Balance Sheet
The company maintains a strong, underleveraged balance sheet with an unutilized credit line of $6.75 million.
Significant Expected Growth
Guidance for the year suggests over 50% growth for the last two quarters, with Q4 anticipated to be over $10 million in revenue, driven by four major programs.
Major U.S. Retailer Acquisition
Acquired a major U.S. retailer, Target, and established a relationship for ongoing programs.
Negative Updates
Increased Administrative and Selling Expenses
A 34% increase in admin and selling expenses due to increased personnel and travel costs.
Cash Decrease
Cash reserves decreased by about $500,000 compared to the previous quarter due to deposits on future purchases.
Potential Impact of External Factors
Concerns about potential impacts from a railroad strike, though not immediate, could affect logistics if prolonged.
Ongoing EPA Approval Delays
EPA approval for a key product is still pending, with no clear timeline for completion.
Company Guidance
During the Q2 2024 earnings call for iFabric (IFA.TO), several key metrics and forward-looking guidance were discussed. Revenue for the quarter reached a record $5.8 million, marking a 10% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by the Intelligent Fabrics division. The gross margin improved to 42% from 40%, reflecting strong performance from new programs. Administrative and selling expenses rose by 34% due to increased personnel and travel costs, as the company invests in infrastructure to support anticipated growth. Despite a $500,000 decrease in cash, working capital increased slightly to $18 million. iFabric maintains a strong balance sheet with an unutilized credit line of $6.75 million. Looking ahead, the company anticipates significant growth in Q4, with projected revenues expected to exceed $10 million, contributing to a total annual revenue target of over $30 million, representing more than 50% growth in the latter half of the year. The management reiterated confidence in achieving these targets, despite potential external challenges like a railroad strike, and highlighted ongoing efforts to expand into new market segments, particularly in the U.S., while also addressing questions about potential share buybacks, insider share purchases, and the status of regulatory approvals.

iFabric Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM revenue growth (+17.1%) and positive profitability (about 40.5% gross margin, 5.3% net margin) are supported by a low-leverage balance sheet (debt-to-equity ~0.08). The major offset is sharply negative TTM operating and free cash flow (about -$5.2M and -$5.4M), indicating weak cash conversion and higher earnings volatility risk.
Income Statement
67
Positive
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue growth is strong (+17.1%), and profitability is positive with a ~40.5% gross margin and ~5.3% net margin. However, profitability remains modest versus the revenue base, and margins have compressed versus 2024 (net margin ~6.0%) and are well below 2021 levels, highlighting ongoing earnings volatility across the cycle.
Balance Sheet
81
Very Positive
Leverage is low with debt-to-equity around 0.08 in the most recent periods, providing balance-sheet flexibility and limiting financial risk. Equity is sizable relative to assets, and returns on equity are positive in TTM (~4.9%), but have been inconsistent over time (loss years in 2022–2023), suggesting profitability durability is still improving rather than fully established.
Cash Flow
32
Negative
Cash generation is the key weakness: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow and free cash flow are deeply negative (about -$5.2M and -$5.4M, respectively), a sharp reversal from positive cash flow in 2023–2024. While reported free cash flow growth looks unusually high, the current-period cash burn raises concerns about working-capital swings and the ability to consistently convert earnings into cash.
BreakdownSep 2025Mar 2025Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue32.39M27.33M22.72M19.74M19.76M
Gross Profit11.71M11.27M8.84M7.03M7.76M
EBITDA2.39M2.11M-2.26M-27.09K3.21M
Net Income1.57M1.63M-1.69M-452.46K2.37M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets30.56M29.49M25.91M27.37M27.63M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.23M2.06M1.57M944.73K8.90M
Total Debt6.40M1.88M2.03M1.24M1.27M
Total Liabilities9.26M6.35M5.21M4.60M5.35M
Stockholders Equity21.30M23.13M20.69M22.75M22.27M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-5.40M208.92K644.99K-8.45M-2.48M
Operating Cash Flow-5.16M301.78K833.77K-8.21M-2.22M
Investing Cash Flow-247.06K-52.86K-138.38K-242.76K-253.40K
Financing Cash Flow2.35M-214.74K-14.42K41.93K10.46M

iFabric Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price1.87
Price Trends
50DMA
2.01
Positive
100DMA
1.68
Positive
200DMA
1.36
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.14
Negative
RSI
82.24
Negative
STOCH
92.75
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:IFA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.87 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.10, below the 50-day MA of 2.01, and above the 200-day MA of 1.36, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.14 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 82.24 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.75 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:IFA.

iFabric Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
62
Neutral
C$48.24M176.66-8.97%18.89%-19.61%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
61
Neutral
C$93.32M17.837.30%41.93%
57
Neutral
C$1.44B3.204.23%3.78%-54.87%
55
Neutral
C$101.19M30.61-0.06%-1.95%-102.54%
55
Neutral
C$32.32M9.2412.40%-5.96%
54
Neutral
C$134.50M14.11-19.60%4.87%-1195.39%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:IFA
iFabric
3.08
1.99
182.57%
TSE:RET
Reitmans (Canada)
2.09
-0.32
-13.28%
TSE:UNI
Unisync
1.70
0.52
44.07%
TSE:GOOS
Canada Goose Holdings
14.79
2.60
21.33%
TSE:ROOT
Roots Corporation
3.43
1.18
52.44%
TSE:MENE
Mene
0.19
0.05
39.10%

iFabric Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
iFabric Projects Record 2025 Revenue and Transformative Growth in 2026
Positive
Mar 16, 2026

iFabric Corp. estimates fiscal 2025 revenue at about $33 million, a 20% year-over-year increase and a new annual record, while projecting first-quarter 2026 revenue between $20 million and $25 million, which would mark the largest quarter in its history. Management attributes this acceleration to rapid growth in clinically proven medical scrubs programs, broader retail reach and Intelligent Fabric Technologies’ expansion into new product categories, which together are expected to drive continued growth through 2026 and 2027.

The company is also reshaping its intimate apparel business by transitioning away from its former Maidenform license and replacing that revenue with its own brand platform aimed at a younger, better-aligned demographic. This shift, combined with short-term inventory clearance support to help major retailers migrate from competing brands to iFabric-branded programs, is intended to create wider long-term opportunities in product development, market positioning and channel expansion, underscoring a strategic move toward higher-margin, company-owned brands.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IFA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iFabric stock, see the TSE:IFA Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
iFabric’s Doctor’s Choice Medical Scrubs Win 1,000-Store U.S. Retail Expansion
Positive
Mar 4, 2026

iFabric Corp.’s subsidiary Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) has secured a 1,000-store expansion for its Doctor’s Choice scrubs at a major U.S. national big-box retailer, following an initial rollout that moved from online to in-store channels in late 2025. The company says this enlarged footprint signals retailer confidence in the brand, strong consumer uptake, and recognition of the performance benefits delivered by its proprietary textile technologies.

Doctor’s Choice scrubs combine comfort and durability with IFTNA’s PROTX2 antimicrobial finishes paired with ecoPEL fluorine-free water repellency or DryTX moisture management, and have been supported by peer-reviewed clinical trial data showing reduced bacterial contamination versus untreated scrubs. Management argues that the rapid expansion underscores pent-up demand among healthcare professionals for clinically validated medical textiles and strengthens iFabric’s position in the healthcare apparel segment, with products available both online and through the retailer’s growing store network.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IFA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iFabric stock, see the TSE:IFA Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
iFabric launches clinically validated Frontline antimicrobial scrubs at major Canadian wholesale club
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

iFabric’s subsidiary Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) has launched Frontline, a new line of medical scrubs at a major Canadian wholesale club, embedding its PROTX2 antimicrobial and ecoPEL water-repellent technologies. The move extends the company’s reach from specialty textile chemistry into finished consumer products sold via a large-scale, value-focused retail channel.

iFabric highlights that the Frontline scrubs are supported by peer-reviewed clinical evidence showing statistically significant reductions in bacterial contamination versus untreated garments in real healthcare settings. By pairing this validation with distribution on a national e-commerce platform that may later expand to stores and broader assortments, the company signals its capability to deliver end-to-end, clinically backed infection-control apparel programs at scale.

This is iFabric’s second major retail program where it oversees branding, design, development and manufacturing, underscoring its evolution into a full-scope partner for performance apparel. The launch reinforces its positioning to capitalize on rising healthcare demand for clinically validated antimicrobial solutions and could support further category expansion and market penetration across medical and performance apparel segments.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IFA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iFabric stock, see the TSE:IFA Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
iFabric Strikes Deal with The Lad Collective to Launch Functional Bedding in North America
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

iFabric’s subsidiary Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Australian bedding and sleep-essentials brand The Lad Collective to manufacture, market and distribute function-focused bedding products across North America. The partnership will combine The Lad Collective’s patented utility-led bedding features with iFabric’s advanced textile technologies, including its PROTX2 platform, to address what the companies see as a largely under-innovated bedding category and extend iFabric’s technology beyond apparel into home and bedding, potentially broadening its revenue base and strengthening its positioning in functional textiles.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IFA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iFabric stock, see the TSE:IFA Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresProduct-Related Announcements
iFabric’s IFTNA Unit Launches Roots-Branded Footwear at Canadian Wholesale Club
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

iFabric’s subsidiary IFTNA has introduced a Roots-branded footwear line at a nationwide Canadian wholesale club, marking the company’s formal entry into footwear as a new finished-product category that showcases its proprietary performance technologies for comfort, wearability and freshness. The program is expected to generate about $8 million in incremental first-year revenue and builds on recent growth initiatives with major retailers like Walmart U.S. and Marks & Spencer, positioning iFabric to broaden its technology-enabled product offerings and expand its presence across lifestyle categories and global retail channels in 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:IFA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iFabric stock, see the TSE:IFA Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 17, 2026