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FirstService Corporation FSV

Real Estate · SIC 6500 · Vertical: Real Estate (SIC 6500)

155.25USD+4.26% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

FirstService Corporation is a Canadian company listed on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange, whose 2025 annual report filed with the SEC describes a group that integrated nine acquisitions in fiscal 2025. The filing states management considers internal control effective, yet excludes these entities from that assessment, so their integration remains a point to watch. Information here is limited to the Form 40-F and includes no revenue or segment figures.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, FirstService Corporation (FSV) stock was 155.25 USD (+4.26% on the day), with market capitalisation 7.1 bn USD, P/E 49.0 on diluted EPS of 3.17 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.69%, beta 0.58, 52-week range 125.66–165.10 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
7.1 bn USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
49.0
Diluted EPS TTM 3.17 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
2.04%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
0.69%
DPS 12m 1.07
Beta (2y)
0.58
Volatility (1y) 31%
52-week range
125.66165.10

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
69.1
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
123.96 – 154.93
above the upper band · %B 1.01 · band width 22.2%
SMA 50 / 200
136.19 / 141.94
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
4.61 / 2.95
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+21.0%−1.1%+22.1 pp—
3 months+7.3%−0.5%+7.8 pp—
6 months+17.1%+4.4%+12.8 pp—
Year to date−0.2%+12.3%−12.5 pp—
1 year−0.3%+13.5%−13.8 pp−12.2%
3 years+5.7%+76.4%−70.7 pp−5.4%
5 years−20.8%+63.7%−84.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−23.9%
04 Feb 2026 → 05 May 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−43.8%
24 Nov 2021 → 16 Jun 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
−4.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 22 percentile of its own 9-quarter history (min 38.0, median 51.6, max 72.4; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1.9 bn2.4 bn2.8 bn3.2 bn3.7 bn4.3 bn5.2 bn5.5 bn
Revenue YoY+13.3%+24.6%+15.2%+17.2%+15.3%+15.7%+20.4%+5.4%
Net income90.3 m-227.6 m109.6 m156.1 m145.0 m147.0 m187.8 m190.7 m
Net income YoY+70.1%−352.1%unavailable+42.5%−7.1%+1.4%+27.7%+1.6%
Diluted EPS1.80-6.582.023.052.722.242.973.17
Diluted EPS YoY+27.7%−465.6%unavailable+51.0%−10.8%−17.6%+32.6%+6.7%
net %4.7%-9.5%4.0%4.8%3.9%3.4%3.6%3.5%
Free cash flow58.9 m61.2 m252.4 m109.1 m28.3 m187.6 m172.9 m318.2 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
154.4 m USD
Financial debt
13.6 m USD
Net debt
-140.8 m USD
Equity
1.4 bn USD
Total assets
4.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.01x
Current ratio
1.70x
ROE
14.9%
ROA
4.5%
FCF margin
5.8%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
4.3 bn
2024
5.2 bn
2025
5.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
2.9 bn
2024
3.5 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
1.4 bn ≈
2024
1.7 bn ≈
2025
1.8 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026derived

SG&A
2023
993.2 m
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
244.9 m
2024
337.5 m
2025
338.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
127.9 m
2024
165.3 m
2025
185.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
372.8 m ≈
2024
502.8 m ≈
2025
523.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
203.3 m
2024
257.9 m
2025
266.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
56.3 m
2024
70.1 m
2025
75.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
147.0 m
2024
187.8 m
2025
190.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.24
2024
2.97
2025
3.17

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
44.8 m
2024
45.3 m
2025
45.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.87
2024
0.97
2025
1.07

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026derived

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
187.6 m
2024
227.6 m
2025
154.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
842.2 m
2024
947.5 m
2025
922.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
246.2 m
2024
279.6 m
2025
274.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
1.4 bn
2024
1.6 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
204.2 m
2024
254.0 m
2025
289.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
628.0 m
2024
715.5 m
2025
684.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
3.6 bn
2024
4.2 bn
2025
4.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
143.3 m
2024
174.1 m
2025
158.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
37.1 m
2024
41.6 m
2025
13.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
770.8 m
2024
850.8 m
2025
882.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
44.7 m
2024
45.3 m
2025
45.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
280.4 m
2024
285.7 m
2025
445.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
92.7 m
2024
112.8 m
2025
127.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
187.6 m ≈
2024
172.9 m ≈
2025
318.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-646.3 m
2024
-323.7 m
2025
-245.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
413.9 m
2024
74.4 m
2025
-263.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
39.1 m
2024
43.8 m
2025
48.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
5.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
13.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
14.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
9.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
11.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
5.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
9.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
84.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
33.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
9.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
6.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
5.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
14.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
4.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
21.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
9.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
33.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
15.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Balance sheet

Net debt
-140.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
445.9 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
127.7 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
318.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
85.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
7.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
7.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
37.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
49.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
2.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
5.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
1.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
13.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBIT
20.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
1.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 50 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

(margin_of_safety <= -0.25 & agreement in ['high', 'medium'])

Closing price

155.25 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 7.1 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
7.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
49.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
5.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
13.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROE
14.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

32/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 20 Feb 2026
verified 391derived 7

Score by group

  • Valuation19
  • Returns44
  • Quality38
  • Balance sheet100
  • Growth100

Estimated value range

Low
14.50
USD per share
Mid
20.83
USD per share
High
33.96
USD per share
Price: 155.25 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -86.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -645.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 14.05 – 49.02 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)14.05 – 18.90 (Mid 16.12)
  • Peers: P/B14.95 – 49.02 (Mid 25.53)
    19 companies used · median multiple 0.8x · quartiles 0.5x – 1.6x
    AEI, AHRT, AIRE, BEEP, CHCI, CIGI, CMTG, CURB, CWK, FOR, FRPH, GTY, HPP, IIPR, LPA, OPI, TRC, TRNO, UE
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate (SIC 6500)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 50/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality14.9%90 (vs peers)8%
EBITDA margin · Quality9.5%0 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth13.6%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-0.3x100 (vs peers)18%
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation5.2x12 (vs peers)23%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation49.0x33 (vs peers)10%
Dividend yield · Returns0.7%29 (vs peers)18%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns33.7%100 (on a fixed band)5%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality38/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns44/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation19/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

FirstService Corporation (FSV). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 5.5 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 5.4%; net margin 3.5%; ROE 14.9%; net debt/EBITDA -0.3x.

The estimated value range is 14.50–33.96 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 20.83 USD, the price of 155.25 USD leaves a potential of -86.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -645.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 50/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 14.9%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 13.6%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: -0.3x
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 33.7%

What contradicts it

  • EBITDA margin: 9.5%
  • P/B: 5.2x
  • Dividend yield: 0.7%
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Interest coverage.

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate (SIC 6500) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 31 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
49.0x
vertical median 24.6x
above median (+99.2%)
EV/EBITDA
13.3x
vertical median 12.1x
above median (+10.1%)
P/S
1.3x
vertical median 2.3x
below median (−45.0%)
P/B
5.2x
vertical median 0.9x
above median (+460.0%)
ROE
14.9%
vertical median 1.3%
above median (+1,069.5%)
Net margin
3.5%
vertical median 2.7%
above median (+27.2%)
EBIT margin
6.1%
vertical median 5.6%
above median (+9.3%)
Revenue YoY
5.4%
vertical median 9.0%
below median (−40.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
-0.3x
vertical median 3.1x
below median (−108.8%)
Dividend yield
0.7%
vertical median 5.2%
below median (−86.8%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
CBRECbre Group, Inc.40.7 bn30.216.1%3.1%+13.4%−13% / +79%
VTMXVesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V.32.7 bn131.89.1%85.4%+12.2%+19% / −2%
TRNOTerreno Realty Corporation7.5 bn20.38.3%68.1%+24.5%+8% / +19%
FSVFirstService Corporation7.1 bn49.014.9%3.5%+5.4%−0% / +6%
CIGIColliers International Group Inc.4.0 bn48.815.7%4.0%+15.3%−32% / −5%
CURBCurbline Properties Corp.3.7 bn125.41.3%11.2%+51.3%+26% / unavailable
CWKCushman & Wakefield Ltd.3.5 bn50.53.4%0.6%+8.9%−11% / +82%
UEUrban Edge Properties2.7 bn24.67.9%22.2%+6.1%+10% / +26%
GTYGetty Realty Corp.1.9 bn17.48.9%42.4%+9.0%+1% / −2%
IIPRInnovative Industrial Properties, Inc.1.6 bn12.57.6%53.2%−13.8%+14% / −31%
FORForestar Group Inc.1.3 bn7.59.6%9.9%+10.1%−2% / −18%
HPPHudson Pacific Properties, Inc.572.8 m—-19.8%-69.1%−1.3%−24% / −74%
DUOFangdd Network Group Ltd.548.5 m—-17.9%-23.9%+9.2%−68% / −96%
AHRTAh Realty Trust, Inc.500.6 m—-6.7%-18.2%+4.1%+3% / −38%
TRCTejon Ranch Co.439.9 m71.31.3%10.6%+18.4%+0% / +3%
FRPHFrp Holdings, Inc.360.7 m2,041,655.00.0%0.2%+2.6%−19% / −32%
MLPMaui Land & Pineapple Co Inc289.5 m—-16.1%-28.6%+68.2%−8% / −2%
OPIOffice Properties Income Trust285.6 m—-40.5%-73.0%−11.8%unavailable / unavailable
CMTGClaros Mortgage Trust, Inc.261.0 m—-36.5%-391.9%−24.4%−44% / −85%
CHCIComstock Holding Companies, Inc.165.7 m6.736.4%32.2%+22.6%+46% / +352%
BEEPMobile Infrastructure Corporation100.4 m—-16.1%-67.2%−5.2%−22% / −54%
LPALogistic Properties of the Americas78.1 m7.54.3%20.9%+14.3%−27% / unavailable
OZBelpointe PREP, LLC47.6 m——-212.1%+243.4%−41% / −50%
AEIAlset Inc.21.1 m—-43.4%-951.4%−78.8%−80% / −54%
CWDCalibercos Inc.4.7 m——-117.3%−60.7%−80% / −98%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FSV from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
131.86
Total return -14% · Per year -14%
232.19
Total return 51% · Per year 51%
348.45
Total return 126% · Per year 126%
3 years
152.57
Total return 1% · Per year 0%
299.86
Total return 97% · Per year 25%
490.48
Total return 220% · Per year 47%
5 years
176.54
Total return 18% · Per year 3%
387.25
Total return 156% · Per year 21%
690.40
Total return 354% · Per year 35%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 74.96
  • Net margin± 52.48
  • Annual revenue growth± 39.60
  • Annual dilution± 4.41

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (30 Oct 2026), 6-K (22 Oct 2026), 6-K (17 Sept 2026), 6-K (20 Aug 2026), 6-K (31 Jul 2026), 6-K (23 Jul 2026).

In brief

FirstService Corporation is a Canadian company listed on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange, whose 2025 annual report filed with the SEC describes a group that integrated nine acquisitions in fiscal 2025. The filing states management considers internal control effective, yet excludes these entities from that assessment, so their integration remains a point to watch. Information here is limited to the Form 40-F and includes no revenue or segment figures.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Internal control over financial reporting is reported as effective by management and audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
  • The company is listed on two major exchanges, NASDAQ and Toronto, giving it access to a broad investor base.
  • The audit committee includes a designated financial expert, supporting oversight of the financial statements.

Weaknesses

  • Entities acquired in 2025 are excluded from the internal control assessment, leaving a verification gap.
  • The supplied filing contains no revenue figures by segment, which limits analysis of the business mix.
  • Following home country practices in place of certain NASDAQ rules may reduce comparability with U.S. issuers.

Opportunities

  • Successful integration of recent acquisitions could strengthen the company's position over the medium term.
  • The dual listing could ease access to capital across more than one market.
  • Growth through acquisitions could add new assets if the entities are integrated effectively.

Threats

  • Difficulties integrating acquired entities could affect internal control in coming years.
  • Changes to accounting standards or SEC requirements could raise compliance costs.
  • Regulatory differences between Canada and the United States could create compliance risks.

Risks

  • Internal control over acquired entitieshigh

    Excluding new entities from the internal control assessment could hide weaknesses that surface later.

  • Acquisition integrationmedium

    If integration runs late, expected synergies could be delayed or reduced.

  • Different governance practiceslow

    Following home country rules could limit comparability with U.S. issuers.

  • Reliance on one external auditorlow

    Concentrating the audit with a single external firm could create vulnerabilities if the relationship changes.

  • Incomplete data in the extractmedium

    The absence of revenue and segment figures in the supplied source limits conclusions about performance.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the 2025 acquisitions integrate quickly, the company could show a stronger operating base.
  • Internal control reported as effective and audited externally could support confidence in reporting quality.
  • The dual listing on two North American exchanges could support access to capital and liquidity.

What would break the thesis

  • If acquired entities remain outside internal control review, operational risks could be understated.
  • Integration slower than planned could dilute the return on the acquisitions.
  • Governance differences from U.S. issuers could make comparisons harder for investors.

What to watch

  • Integration and revenue contribution of the nine acquired entities2026
  • Changes to the audit committee and the auditor relationship2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (30 Oct 2026), 6-K (22 Oct 2026), 6-K (17 Sept 2026), 6-K (20 Aug 2026), 6-K (31 Jul 2026), 6-K (23 Jul 2026).

The business

The Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 shows that FirstService Corporation is a foreign private issuer whose common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Global Select Market 1. The company completed nine acquisitions through business combinations in fiscal 2025 1. The annual report includes audited financial statements and management's discussion, but the supplied text does not detail operating activities or revenue by business line 1.

The governance structure includes an independent audit committee led by a director designated as an audit committee financial expert, with home country practices followed in place of certain NASDAQ rules 1. The external auditor is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which also audited internal control over financial reporting 1. Audit and permitted non-audit services are pre-approved by the audit committee 1.

The extract reports no off-balance sheet arrangements with a current or future material effect on financial performance 1. The full operating picture sits in Exhibits 1 and 3 (the annual information form and management's discussion), which are not included in the supplied text 1.

Segments

Acquisitions and integration

In fiscal 2025 the company acquired nine entities through business combinations, and these were excluded from the internal control assessment 1. Their share of total assets and revenues is small, but their integration remains a factor to monitor 1.

Financial reporting

Consolidated financial statements for 2025 and 2024 are audited and presented in Exhibit 2, to which the filing refers 1. The supplied text contains no segment figures, so revenue by division cannot be determined from this source 1.

Market context

The dual listing and the company's status as a foreign private issuer shape how it reports to U.S. regulators, while the Canadian base influences its governance practices 1. Market positioning cannot be assessed from this extract alone.

Trends

  • Integration of acquisitionsmixed

    Nine acquisitions in 2025 could add growth, but integration could slow reporting if entities stay outside internal control review.

  • Accounting standards and reportingmixed

    Compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements for foreign issuers supports transparency but adds compliance costs.

  • Internal controltailwind

    An internal control framework reported as effective at December 31, 2025 supports investor confidence, if the exclusions prove temporary.

  • Cross-border governance requirementsheadwind

    Following home country practices in place of certain NASDAQ rules could create transparency differences versus U.S. issuers.

Competitive position

The Form 40-F supplied does not identify competitors or describe the company's competitive position. Competitive analysis would need to come from the management discussion or the annual information form, which are not in this extract 1.

Without market share or segment data, comparison with other sector participants remains inconclusive based on this source 1.

  • Competitors not named in the source

    The supplied source names no direct competitors, so they cannot be established from this document.

  • Other North American sector issuers

    The source contains no list of comparable companies; any comparison requires additional documents.

  • Comparable professional services firms

    Their identification depends on the management discussion, which is not included in the text.

  • Real estate service providers

    The relationship with the company cannot be confirmed from the Form 40-F supplied.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 23 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 30 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

Sources

  1. [1] Form 40-F, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / FirstService Corporation · 20 Feb 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.