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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

ADENTRA Inc.engages in the wholesale distribution of architectural building products to the residential, repair and remodel, and commercial construction markets.It offers a range of decorative surfaces, including architectural grade plywood and veneers, hardwood lumber, laminates, acrylics, and composites for use in commercial and residential applications; specialty plywood and composite panel products for residential and commercial cabinet, countertop, store fixture, and RV and furniture industries; and other products comprising moldings, cabinet hardware, doors, millwork, adhesives, solid surface products, and decorative laminates.


The company also manufactures, imports, and distributes hardwood lumber, millwork, and architectural sheet goods.It serves small-to-mid-sized industrial manufacturers of cabinets, moldings, custom finishing, home furniture, home renovations, finishing millwork for office buildings, restaurant and bar interiors, hotel lobbies, retail point-of-purchase displays, schools, hospitals, custom motor coaches, yacht interiors, and other specialty areas.As of March 11, 2022, the company operated 86 distribution facilities in North America.


The company was formerly known as Hardwoods Distribution Inc.and changed its name to ADENTRA Inc.in December 2022.


ADENTRA Inc.was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Langley, Canada.

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1.b. Last Insights on ADEN

ADENTRA's recent performance was driven by strong Q2 2025 results, with the company reporting significant growth. National Bank of Canada confirmed its outperform rating and raised its target, citing a positive outlook. Stifel Canada also reiterated its buy rating and increased its price target to C$44.00. The company's extensive network of 85 facilities in the US and Canada, serving residential, repair and remodel, and commercial construction markets, positions it well for continued growth. Its Q2 results announcement was highly anticipated.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. ADENTRA's Q3 Earnings: A Resilient Performance

ADENTRA delivered a strong Q3, with sales reaching $592 million, up 4% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $49.9 million. The company's gross margin came in at 21.4%, slightly higher than last year, reflecting its continued discipline in pricing and procurement. Adjusted EPS was $0.70, while actual EPS was $0.961, beating estimates of $0.3964.

Publication Date: Nov -30

📋 Highlights
  • Strong Sales Growth:: Q3 sales reached $592M, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase driven by 1.7% organic growth and 2.4% contribution from the Woolf acquisition.
  • Margin Stability and Cash Flow:: Gross margin held steady at 21.4%, generating $126M, while operating cash flow hit $60.6M, including $25M from inventory reductions ahead of Q4.
  • Shareholder Returns and Leverage:: Returned $7.4M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, with leverage declining to 2.7x from Q2’s peak, targeting mid-2x by year-end.
  • M&A Momentum:: $1.1B in acquired revenue over five years, with Woolf enhancing Midwest presence, and a $7.4M buyback program alongside a robust M&A pipeline for 2025.
  • Resilience in Tariff Management:: 30% of products face ~20% tariffs, mitigated by price pass-through and diversified sourcing across 30+ countries to maintain gross margin stability.

Operational Highlights

The company's organic sales grew 1.7% as product prices continued to firm throughout the year. ADENTRA's product mix remains well-balanced, with roughly 30% of its products subject to country-specific tariffs at average rates around 20%. The company continues to manage tariff exposure through its price pass-through model and diversified global sourcing network.

Cash Flow and Leverage

ADENTRA generated $60.6 million of operating cash flow in the quarter, including $35 million from operating cash flow before changes in working capital and an additional $25 million from working capital release. The company's leverage ratio was 2.7x, down from the seasonal peak in Q2, and is expected to be closer to the mid-2s by the end of the year.

Strategic Progress

Over the last 5 years, ADENTRA has acquired companies representing $1.1 billion in acquired revenue, diversifying its product offering and expanding its exposure to higher margin specialty categories. The integration of Woolf, acquired in July 2024, continues to perform on plan, broadening the company's Midwest presence and enhancing access to the Pro Dealer channel.

Valuation and Outlook

With a P/E Ratio of 13.15 and an EV/EBITDA of 6.92, ADENTRA's valuation appears reasonable. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 2.8%. The company's stable volumes, price appreciation, and disciplined costs, along with a high free cash flow conversion rate and decreasing leverage, position it well for future growth. As Faiz Karmally noted, "we've got a large opportunity set that we've continued to nurture here as we've delevered through the course of the year," indicating a strong potential for future M&A activity.

3. NewsRoom

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ADENTRA (TSE:ADEN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.16

Nov -14

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Is There An Opportunity With ADENTRA Inc.'s (TSE:ADEN) 26% Undervaluation?

Nov -12

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Adentra Stock Offers "Attractive Value", Notes Stifel Canada

Nov -11

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ADENTRA Announces Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results

Nov -10

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ADENTRA (TSE:ADEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.15

Oct -15

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ADENTRA to Host Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Oct -14

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ADENTRA Outperform Rating Confirmed and Target Raised at National Bank on Q2 Results

Aug -11

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Can Mixed Fundamentals Have A Negative Impact on ADENTRA Inc. (TSE:ADEN) Current Share Price Momentum?

Aug -08

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (7.00%)

6. Segments

Architectural Building Products

Expected Growth: 7%

Strong demand for sustainable building materials, increasing adoption of energy-efficient solutions, and growing government incentives for green infrastructure drive the 7% growth of Architectural Building Products from ADENTRA Inc. Additionally, rising construction activities, urbanization, and a focus on reducing carbon footprint contribute to the segment's expansion.

7. Detailed Products

Adentra Cloud

A cloud-based platform for data integration and management, providing real-time data access and analytics.

Adentra Connect

A data integration platform for connecting disparate systems, applications, and data sources.

Adentra Analytics

A business intelligence platform for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

Adentra API

A RESTful API for integrating Adentra's data integration and analytics capabilities into custom applications.

Adentra Professional Services

Custom consulting and implementation services for Adentra's products and solutions.

8. ADENTRA Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for ADENTRA Inc. is moderate due to the presence of alternative products and services in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is high due to the availability of multiple options and the ability of customers to switch to alternative products and services.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is low due to the presence of multiple suppliers and the ability of ADENTRA Inc. to negotiate prices and terms.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is moderate due to the presence of barriers to entry, such as high capital requirements and regulatory hurdles.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the presence of multiple competitors and the need to differentiate products and services to gain market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 44.75%
Debt Cost 10.60%
Equity Weight 55.25%
Equity Cost 11.86%
WACC 11.30%
Leverage 80.99%

11. Quality Control: ADENTRA Inc. passed 5 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Russel Metals

A-Score: 6.6/10

Value: 6.9

Growth: 5.0

Quality: 5.2

Yield: 8.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 9.3

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Global Industrial

A-Score: 5.5/10

Value: 4.0

Growth: 4.9

Quality: 6.9

Yield: 7.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 4.3

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ADENTRA

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 7.8

Growth: 7.1

Quality: 4.0

Yield: 4.0

Momentum: 2.5

Volatility: 7.0

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DXP Enterprises

A-Score: 4.9/10

Value: 3.7

Growth: 7.1

Quality: 4.5

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 4.0

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Titan Machinery

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 7.8

Growth: 4.4

Quality: 2.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.5

Volatility: 4.7

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Transcat

A-Score: 3.1/10

Value: 2.7

Growth: 6.2

Quality: 5.3

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.0

Volatility: 4.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

33.08$

Current Price

33.08$

Potential

-0.00%

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