AutoCanada stock analysis
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AutoCanada (ACQ) Stock Price & Analysis
ACQ Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- CAD 27.64 - CAD 28.55
- 52-Week Range
- CAD 14.00 - CAD 30.35
- Previous Close
- CAD 28.51
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 36.46K
- Market Cap
- CAD 655.38M
- Enterprise Value
- CAD 2.39B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- CAD 142.25M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- CAD 1.96B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 21.3
- Beta
- 1.82
- Next Earnings
- Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.49
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Feb 28, 2020
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Used-Vehicle And F&I Growth
Strong used-vehicle and finance-and-insurance performance supports a diversified dealership earnings base beyond new-car sales. Higher used volumes, selling prices and F&I productivity can improve customer monetization and provide resilience when new-vehicle affordability remains constrained.
Operating Cost Discipline
Lower operating expenses while the company continues investing in training and operational initiatives indicate a practical focus on productivity. Sustained cost discipline can protect profitability through market cycles and create operating leverage if sales and gross-profit trends improve.
Liquidity And Debt-Reduction Plan
Planned use of divestiture proceeds for debt reduction provides a concrete path to strengthen the capital structure. The extended $1.38B facility through November 2028 also supports liquidity, giving management time to execute deleveraging and preserve operating flexibility.
Bears Say
High Leverage
Leverage above the company’s target range increases financial risk and can restrict capital allocation while management prioritizes debt reduction. Elevated obligations leave less flexibility if vehicle demand weakens, margins compress, or operating cash generation remains under pressure.
Negative Cash Generation
The recent shift to negative operating and free cash flow indicates that reported profitability is not currently converting into cash effectively. Persistent weak conversion could increase reliance on financing or working-capital changes and limit funds available for debt reduction and investment.
Thin And Pressured Profitability
Thin margins and declining quarterly profitability leave earnings highly sensitive to vehicle pricing, volumes and operating costs. Continued gross-profit and EBITDA pressure could limit the benefit of revenue growth and make it harder to rebuild returns while leverage remains elevated.
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Company Description
AutoCanada
AutoCanada Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, manages a network of franchised automotive dealerships. The company provides an extensive array of products and services, encompassing the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles, vehicle leasing, auto parts, comprehensive maintenance and collision repair services, as well as extended service contracts and various vehicle protection and aftermarket accessories. Furthermore, it assists customers in securing financing and insurance options for their vehicle acquisitions by partnering with external financial and insurance providers. AutoCanada distributes vehicles from numerous prominent brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Infiniti, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Audi, Volkswagen, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, Volvo, Toyota, Lincoln, Porsche, and Honda. As of March 2, 2022, the firm's operations included 78 franchised dealerships located across several Canadian provinces—namely British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick—and also in Illinois, United States. Additionally, AutoCanada Inc. makes pre-owned vehicles available for online purchase. Established in 2009, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Edmonton, Canada.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Dealerships
- CEO
- Samuel C. Cochrane
- Employees
- 2,550
- Website
- www.autocan.ca
- Address
- #200-15511 123 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5V 0C3, CA
AutoCanada (ACQ) Earnings & Revenues
ACQ Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentNeutral
The call presented a mixed picture: solid operational progress (revenue growth, used-vehicle momentum, F&I strength, improved inventory velocity, collision acquisitions, liquidity actions and expense discipline) but notable near-term financial pressure (declines in gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and net income, GPUs under pressure, collision revenue impacted by reduced hail work, and leverage above target). Management outlined clear remediation steps (training, inventory controls, debt reduction, targeted acquisitions and clinic-style interventions in fixed operations) and expects gradual improvement into Q4 and 2027, indicating cautious optimism but with meaningful execution risk in the near term.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Moving Averages | 8 | 0 | 4 |
