(FAR) Foraco International - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: France • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: FR0010492199

FAR: Drilling, Mining, Water

Foraco International SA (TO:FAR) is a global leader in specialized drilling services, operating across six continents including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and the Asia Pacific. The company is organized into two core business segments: Mining and Water. In the Mining sector, Foraco provides comprehensive drilling solutions for energy transition minerals, gold, and other mineral resources. Services include exploration, development, and production drilling, along with advanced geological sampling and testing techniques such as core drilling, stabilized holes for blasting, and dual-tube rotary bulk sampling. The company also specializes in dewatering solutions, including production pump installation and water table protection for decommissioning mineral facilities.

In the Water segment, Foraco drills wells for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes. Projects range from village water drilling programs to specialized drilling for the bottled water industry, utilizing sanitary protection methods to ensure water quality. The company also constructs large-diameter wells for urban residential water supply and offers inspection, servicing, and rehabilitation of existing wells. Additionally, Foraco provides drilling services for environmental and construction industries, including geological exploration and geotechnical drilling. Its client base includes mining companies and official development assistance providers. Founded in 1961, Foraco is headquartered in Marseille, France, and has established itself as a key player in the global drilling services market.

Ticker Symbol: FAR Exchange: TO Type: common stock Country Origin: France GICS Sub Industry: Diversified Metals & Mining

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , Foraco International SA is expected to experience a period of consolidation. The stock is currently trading below its SMA20, SMA50, and SMA200, indicating bearish momentum. However, with a forward P/E of 4.41 and a P/S ratio of 0.65, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. The low ATR of 0.10 suggests reduced volatility, while the strong RoE of 35.89% highlights operational efficiency. Over the next three months, the stock is likely to trade sideways within a narrow range, with potential support at the SMA200 level of 2.34. Investors should monitor volume trends and macroeconomic developments in the mining and water sectors for potential catalysts.

Additional Sources for FAR Stock

Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle

FAR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 131m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Metals & Mining
IPO / Inception

FAR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 50.3
Fundamental 65.2
Dividend Rating 37.6
Rel. Strength -32.3
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 1.96 CAD
Fair Price DCF 2.42 CAD

FAR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 20.69%
Annual Growth 5y %
Payout Consistency 37.7%

FAR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -66.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -74.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 73.8%
CAGR 5y 45.15%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.74
Sharpe Ratio 12m -2.04
Alpha -44.31
Beta 1.065
Volatility 51.85%
Current Volume 8.4k
Average Volume 20d 14.2k
What is the price of FAR stocks?
As of April 12, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 1.90 with a total of 8,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.60%, over one month by -2.06%, over three months by -18.10% and over the past year by -39.32%.
Is Foraco International a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Foraco International (TO:FAR) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 65.19 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FAR as of April 2025 is 1.96. This means that FAR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.16%.
Is FAR a buy, sell or hold?
Foraco International has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for FAR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FAR Foraco International will be worth about 2.1 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.90. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +12.11%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 3.9 107.4%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 2.1 12.1%