Espial Group Inc. (Espial) designs and markets software solutions to enable the delivery of Internet protocol television (IPTV). The Company operates in computer software solutions segment. Its products allow communication service providers, including cable television (TV), satellite TV and telecommunications service providers to deploy IPTV services to their subscribers. It markets and develops TV Browser and TV Everywhere software solutions to consumer electronics manufacturers and telecommunications service providers. The Espial TV Browser product allows TV manufacturers to provide a Web experience on their set-top boxes, digital media adapters and other devices. The Espial Media Service Platform and Espial MediaBase Platform enable the delivery of TV Everywhere and IPTV services over Internet protocol broadband networks. Its platforms facilitate the provisioning of video services, such as video-on-demand and time-shift TV. It has presence in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Technology
- Industry: Technical & System Software
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: TSE:ESP
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.espial.com/
Capitalization:- Market Cap: C$67.48 million
- Outstanding Shares: 36,476,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: C$2.04
- 200 Day Moving Avg: C$2.28
- 52 Week Range: C$1.57 - C$2.73
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: C$35.25 million
- Price / Sales: 1.91
- Book Value: C$1.35 per share
- Price / Book: 1.37
Profitability:- EBIDTA: ($3,940,000.00)
- Net Margins: -48.74%
- Return on Equity: -30.01%
- Return on Assets: -26.65%
Misc:- Average Volume: 26,729 shs.
- Short Ratio: 4.15
Frequently Asked Questions for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)
What is Espial Group's stock symbol?
Espial Group trades on the Tornton Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "ESP."
How were Espial Group's earnings last quarter?
Espial Group Inc. (TSE:ESP) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.02. The firm earned $8.66 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.06 million. Espial Group had a negative net margin of 48.74% and a negative return on equity of 30.01%. View Espial Group's Earnings History.
When will Espial Group make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Espial Group's stock going? Where will Espial Group's stock price be in 2017?
1 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Espial Group's shares. Their forecasts range from C$2.85 to C$2.85. On average, they expect Espial Group's share price to reach C$2.85 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Espial Group.
Who are some of Espial Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Espial Group include eve Sleep plc (EVE), Merge Healthcare (MRGE), ARI Network Services (ARIS), CityFibre Infrastructure Holdings PLC (CITY), Tracsis Plc (TRCS), Redcentric PLC (RCN), StatPro Group PLC (SOG), GlobalSCAPE (GSB), Redknee Solutions (RKN), Minds + Machines Group Ltd (MMX), Tungsten Corp PLC (TUNG), Proactis Holdings Plc (PHD), eMagin (EMAN), Glacier Media (GVC), Oxford Metrics PLC (OMG), BATM Advanced Communications Ltd (BVC), Monitise Plc (MONI) and Nanoco Group PLC (NANO).
Who are Espial Group's key executives?
Espial Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Peter Seeligsohn, Independent Chairman of the Board
- Jaison Dolvane, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Carl L Smith III, Chief Financial Officer
- Kumanan Yogaratnam, Chief Technical Officer, Director
- Michael T. Hayashi, Independent Director
- Michael Lee, Independent Director
How do I buy Espial Group stock?
Shares of Espial Group and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is Espial Group's stock price today?
One share of Espial Group stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$1.85.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Espial Group (TSE ESP)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Espial Group and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)Earnings History by Quarter for Espial Group (TSE ESP)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 11/1/2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 5/4/2017 | Q1 2017 | C($0.02) | C($0.04) | C$9.06 million | C$8.66 million | View | N/A |  |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 1 | ($0.01) | ($0.01) | ($0.01) |
| Q2 2017 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)Insider Trades by Quarter for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 9/8/2016 | Carl Gilbert Smith | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | C$2.00 | C$10,000.00 | |
| 9/7/2016 | Carl Gilbert Smith | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | C$2.00 | C$10,000.00 | |
| 11/12/2015 | Carl Gilbert Smith | Insider | Buy | 7,000 | C$2.16 | C$15,120.00 | |
| 11/18/2014 | Carl Gilbert Smith | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | C$1.40 | C$4,200.00 | |
| 11/14/2014 | Carl Gilbert Smith | Insider | Buy | 2,600 | C$1.40 | C$3,640.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)
Latest Headlines for Espial Group (TSE:ESP)
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 | Espial Delivers Valuable CAS Contributions to RDK Community
finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 6:23 PM |
| Daily Coverage on Technology Stocks, Acceleware, Memex, NYX Gaming Group, and Espial Group
finance.yahoo.com - September 18 at 6:16 PM |
| Espial Introduces 5th Generation of RDK-Based G4 STB Client to Power Operator DevOps
finance.yahoo.com - September 7 at 6:32 PM |
| Espial Launches Elevate Cloud SaaS Platform for European Operators at IBC2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 29 at 6:51 PM |
 | Espial Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - August 23 at 10:55 PM |
| Espial Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid
finance.yahoo.com - August 23 at 10:55 PM |
| Espial Named a Finalist in Two CSI Awards Categories
finance.yahoo.com - August 23 at 12:02 AM |
 | Q&A: Suthan Sukumar from Eight Capital highlights his top stock picks - The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com - August 22 at 6:56 PM |
 | BRIEF-Espial signs agreement with NOS to provide engineering and delivery services
www.reuters.com - August 17 at 2:41 AM |
| Espial Signs DevOps Agreement with NOS for “UMA” Continuous Innovation
finance.yahoo.com - August 16 at 4:26 PM |
| Espial Group, Inc. :ESP-CA: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : August 15, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 15 at 7:05 PM |
 | Espial Group Inc. (ESP) to Post FY2017 Earnings of ($0.20) Per Share, Beacon Securities Forecasts
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 14 at 4:44 AM |
| FY2018 EPS Estimates for Espial Group Inc. Cut by Beacon Securities (TSE:ESP)
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 11 at 3:44 PM |
| BRIEF-Espial Group Q2 revenue of $7.8 mln
www.reuters.com - August 9 at 6:32 PM |
| Edited Transcript of ESP.TO earnings conference call or presentation 8-Aug-17 9:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - August 9 at 6:32 PM |
| Espial Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - August 8 at 6:09 PM |
| Espial Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
finance.yahoo.com - August 8 at 6:09 PM |
| Espial Group, Inc. :ESP-CA: Earnings Analysis: Q1, 2017 By the Numbers : August 4, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 4 at 6:41 PM |
| Espial Group Inc. (ESP) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 3 at 11:44 AM |
| Espial ® To Release Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
www.businesswire.com - August 2 at 12:03 AM |
| Espial® To Release Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - August 1 at 7:00 PM |
| Report Coverage on Technology Stocks Route1, Memex, NYX Gaming Group, and Espial Group
finance.yahoo.com - July 26 at 6:59 PM |
| Espial Introduces Elevate IPTV
finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 9:53 AM |
| Espial® Reports Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Appointment of Brian ... - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - June 14 at 7:04 AM |
| Espial® Reports Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Appointment of Brian McLaughlin to the Board
finance.yahoo.com - June 13 at 9:49 PM |
| Tele2 Deploys Enhanced Viewing Experience Using Espial IP Video Platform
finance.yahoo.com - June 8 at 2:22 AM |
| Espial and Vantage Announce Agreement on Board Renewal - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - May 31 at 9:33 AM |
| BRIEF-Espial and Vantage announce agreement on board renewal
www.reuters.com - May 30 at 11:26 AM |
| Espial and Vantage Announce Agreement on Board Renewal
finance.yahoo.com - May 30 at 11:26 AM |
| Concerned Shareholder of Espial Group Inc. Provides Update on Shareholders' Support for Board Changes
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 10:44 PM |
 | BRIEF-Vantage Asset Management urges Espial shareholders to vote for an "improved and refreshed" board of directors of company
www.businessinsider.com - May 24 at 4:52 PM |
| Espial Shareholders Advised to Take No Action in Response to Dissident Solicitation - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - May 24 at 12:18 PM |
| Espial Shareholders Advised to Take No Action in Response to Dissident Solicitation
finance.yahoo.com - May 24 at 12:18 PM |
| Espial Receives Advance Notice of Nominees
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 5:02 PM |
| Espial Group Inc. (ESP) Upgraded to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 3:32 PM |
| Beacon Securities Equities Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for Espial Group Inc. (ESP)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 9:40 AM |
| Aamir Hussain, Global Cable and Telecom Executive, Nominated to Espial Board of Directors
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 9:08 AM |
| Espial Group Inc. (ESP) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 2:52 PM |
| Edited Transcript of ESP.TO earnings conference call or presentation 2-May-17 9:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:49 AM |
| The 'secret sauce' for investors, why Home Capital might be a buy, and the key to the loonie's next move - The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com - May 2 at 7:30 PM |
| Espial Reports First Quarter 2017 Results - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - May 2 at 7:30 PM |
| Espial Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 7:30 PM |
| Espial® To Release First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 10:38 PM |
| Research Reports Initiated on Technology Stocks Redknee Solutions, Altus Group, Espial Group, and Reliq Health Technologies
finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 10:07 AM |
 | Espial Hits 52-Week High on Rights Plan
www.baystreet.ca - February 24 at 5:58 PM |
| BRIEF-Espial Group Q4 revenue of $12.7 million
www.reuters.com - February 24 at 5:58 PM |
| Espial® Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan and New Bylaws
finance.yahoo.com - February 24 at 11:30 AM |
| Espial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - February 23 at 10:04 PM |
| Espial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
finance.yahoo.com - February 23 at 5:02 PM |
| Espial® To Release 2016 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - February 17 at 5:29 PM |
Espial Group (ESP) Chart for Friday, September, 22, 2017
