Wajax (WJX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Wajax Corp is a Canadian distributor of industrial components. The company's core business is the sale of parts and service support of equipment, power systems, and industrial components through a network of branches in Canada. Most of its revenue is generated from the sale of equipment which includes machinery and components used for construction purposes and its industrial components find utility in businesses like mining, forestry, and material handling for other industrial purposes. It sells to leading manufacturer brands such as Hitachi, JCB, Bell, Hyster, Palfinger and other similar industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: C$17.96 to C$18.34
• 50-Day Range: C$15.76 to C$20.64
• 52-Week Range: C$15.55 to C$28.85
• Volume: 36,767 shs
• Average Volume: 65,939 shs
• Market Capitalization: C$396.88 million
• P/E Ratio: 7.44
• Dividend Yield: 7.71%
• Price Target: C$21.75
• Consensus Rating: Hold

WJX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WJX shares performed this year?

Wajax's stock was trading at C$20.96 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WJX stock has decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at C$18.16.
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How were Wajax's earnings last quarter?

Wajax Co. (TSE:WJX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 4th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.40. Wajax had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.40% and a net margin of 2.55%.
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How do I buy shares of Wajax?

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What other stocks do shareholders of Wajax own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Wajax investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), AutoCanada (ACQ), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), AbbVie (ABBV), Vermilion Energy (VET) and Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/04/2024
• Today: 5/04/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: TSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Industrial Distribution
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: TSE:WJX
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.wajax.com
• Phone: +1-905-2123300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,200
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: C$21.75
• High Stock Price Target: C$24.00
• Low Stock Price Target: C$20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$2.44
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 5.21
• P/E Growth: 0.5
• Net Income: C$53.19 million
• Net Margins: 2.55%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 10.40%
• Return on Assets: 5.32%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 116.61
• Current Ratio: 2.10
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: C$2.09 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.19
• Cash Flow: C$0.07 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 243.58
• Book Value: C$23.75 per share
• Price / Book: 0.76

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 21,854,524
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: C$396.88 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.80