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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: FSV (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $220.14
1 Year Target Price $220.14
3 | Strong Buy |
3 | Buy |
3 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 35.54% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 64.2 | 1Y Target Price 220.14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 64.2 | 1Y Target Price 220.14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 0.84 | 52 Weeks Range 152.89 - 201.10 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 152.89 - 201.10 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.11 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-23 | When Before Market | Estimate 1.45 | Actual 1.71 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.61% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.25% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 64.2 | Forward PE 34.13 | Enterprise Value 10482442823 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 |
Enterprise Value 10482442823 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.93 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.65 | Shares Outstanding 45546100 | Shares Floating 41472936 |
Shares Outstanding 45546100 | Shares Floating 41472936 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.86 | Percent Institutions 78.12 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FirstService Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
FirstService Corp. was founded in 1988 as Colliers McArthur International, a real estate services company. It evolved through acquisitions and organic growth, focusing on property services and residential services. It has grown into a North American leader in these sectors.
Core Business Areas
- FirstService Residential: North America's largest manager of residential communities, providing property management services to condominiums, co-ops, homeowner associations (HOAs), and rental properties.
- FirstService Brands: A network of essential property service franchise brands, including Paul Davis Restoration, CertaPro Painters, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, and others.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Scott Patterson. The company operates with a decentralized structure, empowering local leadership within its various brands and divisions. The board of directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Property Management Services: Comprehensive management solutions for residential communities, including financial management, maintenance, and resident relations. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but FirstService Residential is the largest player in this fragmented market. Competitors include Associa, RealPage, and numerous regional players.
- Restoration Services (Paul Davis Restoration): Disaster recovery and restoration services for residential and commercial properties. Market share in the restoration industry is fragmented, with numerous local and regional players. Competitors include Servpro, Belfor, and ServiceMaster Restore.
- Painting Services (CertaPro Painters): Residential and commercial painting services. CertaPro is one of the largest residential painting franchise systems in North America. Competitors include Sherwin-Williams, PPG, and regional painting companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The property services industry is large and fragmented, driven by housing construction, property values, and demand for outsourced services. The restoration industry is driven by natural disasters and property damage. The residential services industry is driven by a need for home maintenance and improvement.
Positioning
FirstService Corp is a leader in both residential property management and essential property service franchises. Its competitive advantages include its scale, brand recognition, and diversified service offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for property management and property services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. FirstService is well-positioned to capture a larger share of this market through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading market position in residential property management
- Diversified revenue streams across multiple service lines
- Strong brand recognition and reputation
- Proven acquisition strategy
- Recurring revenue model
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic cycles, particularly housing
- Dependence on franchise performance
- Potential for liability related to property management activities
- Integration risk associated with acquisitions
Opportunities
- Further consolidation of the fragmented property services market
- Expansion into new geographies
- Introduction of new services and technologies
- Increased demand for professional property management due to aging housing stock
Threats
- Economic downturn and housing market slowdown
- Increased competition from new entrants
- Rising labor costs
- Changes in regulations affecting property management
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Associa (Private)
- RealPage (RP)
- ServiceMaster Global Holdings (SVM)
Competitive Landscape
FirstService has a leading position in residential property management and a strong presence in property service franchises. Its key advantages include its scale, brand recognition, and diversified service offerings. Competitors include smaller, regional players and larger, diversified service companies.
Major Acquisitions
TRAMMELL WEBB PARTNERS
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 115
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded service offerings in the Houston market, with a great reputation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: FirstService has demonstrated strong historical growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue and earnings growth for FirstService, driven by the company's strong market position and acquisition strategy. See sources for estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions of complementary businesses, investments in technology, and expansion into new markets.
Summary
FirstService Corp. is a strong player in the property services and residential management sectors. Its diversified revenue streams, strategic acquisitions, and recurring revenue model contribute to its stability and growth. It needs to continue innovating and managing risks associated with acquisitions and economic cycles, but overall its fundamentals look good and it should continue to grow.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website (FirstService.com)
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports (e.g., from major investment banks)
- Industry Reports (e.g., IBISWorld, Freedonia Group)
- Public Financial News Sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Yahoo Finance)
- MarketWatch
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About FirstService Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Toronto, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-06-02 | President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Mr. D. Scott Patterson | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry Real Estate Services | Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www.firstservice.com |
Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www.firstservice.com |
FirstService Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. The company offers services for private residential communities, such as condominiums, co-operatives, homeowner associations, master-planned communities, active adult and lifestyle communities, and various other residential developments. It also provides ancillary services, including on-site staffing for building engineering and maintenance, full-service amenity management, and security and concierge/front desk; and financial services comprising cash management, other banking transaction-related, and specialized property insurance brokerage. In addition, the company offers energy management solutions and advisory services, and resale processing services. Further, it provides light restoration, painting, and decoration work services; water, fire, mold cleanup, construction rebuild, and restoration services for property damaged by natural or man-made disasters; custom-designed and installed closet and home storage solutions; home inspection services; and floor coverings design and installation franchise system operating. It operates and provides essential property services to residential and commercial customers through franchise networks, including California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, Floor Coverings International, and CertaPro Painters operations under the Paul Davis Restoration, Roofing Corp of America, First Onsite property Restoration, Century Fire Protection, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Floor Coverings International brands. FirstService Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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