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

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FAR Stock Chart & Stats

C$2.50
-C$0.01(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$2.50
-C$0.01(-0.42%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Contracted Drilling Services ModelForaco’s core model sells contracted drilling capacity (rigs, crews, tooling) with per-meter/day billing, creating recurring, project-based revenues tied to client programs. This operationally intensive, service-led model makes revenue resilient to single-product cycles and supports long-term client relationships and repeat business.
Demonstrated Historical Cash GenerationAlthough recent free cash flow weakened, the company’s track record of generating robust operating cash in 2022–2023 shows the business can convert drilling revenue into cash when utilization and pricing align. That operational cashability indicates the model can be cash-generative under normalized market conditions.
Solid Profitability In Trailing PeriodTrailing-twelve-month profitability demonstrates enduring earnings power from service margins and operational scale. Even with compressed margins versus earlier peaks, sustained positive EBIT/EBITDA shows the company can cover costs and support ongoing operations, helping stability through cyclical mining demand.
Bears Say
Negative Trailing Free Cash FlowA shift to negative free cash flow reduces financial flexibility for capital expenditures, fleet refurbishments, and debt servicing. Persistently weak cash conversion versus reported profits raises refinancing and liquidity risk, and can force trade-offs between growth capex and deleveraging over the medium term.
Moderately Leveraged Balance SheetMeaningful leverage increases interest and refinancing exposure in a capital-intensive drilling business. A debt-funded capital structure constrains strategic flexibility, raises breakeven utilization needs for the rig fleet, and amplifies downside in weaker drilling cycles, making the company more sensitive to cash flow volatility.
Post-2023 Margin And Growth DownshiftA structural downshift in revenue and margins signals tougher pricing, lower utilization, or cost pressures. Sustained lower margins reduce the cushion for operating shocks, limit reinvestment capacity, and suggest the company may face longer recovery timelines to return to prior profitability levels absent improved market demand or efficiency gains.

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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$1.57 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$303.65M.
      When is Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Foraco Int'l SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 49 days.
        How were Foraco Int'l SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Foraco Int'l SA released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported C$0.008 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.01 by -C$0.001.
          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 0.07.
                How many shares outstanding does Foraco Int'l SA have?
                Foraco Int'l SA has 97,951,100 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$0.008 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$0.01. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.351%.
                    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, together with its subsidiaries, provides drilling services worldwide. It operates through two segments: Mining and Water. The company offers its drilling services to the mining and energy industry, such as exploration, development, and production related underground water drilling services. It also drills wells for drinking, irrigation, industrial water, and dewatering wells; and undertakes a range of projects, including village water drilling programs, specialized drilling projects to access mineral water using sanitary protection methods, and large diameter well fields for residential supply in urban environments, as well as provides inspection, servicing, and rehabilitation services for existing wells. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 302 drill rigs, including 62 rotary drilling rigs, 190 core diamond drilling rigs, 18 combination rigs, and 32 underground rigs. It serves mining companies, governmental organizations, and international development funds. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.

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