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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Real Matters Inc.provides technology and network management solutions to mortgage lending and insurance industries in Canada and the United States.It offers residential mortgage appraisals for purchase, refinance, and home equity and default transactions under the Solidifi brand to the mortgage lending industry; and insurance inspection services to property and casualty insurers under the iv3 brand.


The company also provides residential and commercial real estate title and closing services for refinance, purchase, short sale, and real estate owned transactions to financial institutions under the Solidifi brand; and offers services required to close a mortgage transaction, including title search, curative, closing and escrow services, and title policy issuance, as well as other title services, such as capital markets services.In addition, it provides access to its software platforms to other title insurance agencies and mortgage lenders for a subscription fee.The company was formerly known as Solidifi Inc.


and changed its name to Real Matters Inc.in July 2010.Real Matters Inc.


was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

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1.b. Last Insights on REAL

Real Matters Inc.'s recent performance was driven by a strong start to fiscal 2026, with double-digit revenue growth and a return to positive profitability. The company's Q1 earnings call highlighted its growing foothold with tier-one lenders and leverage to a more supportive interest rate backdrop. Analysts have revised their price targets, with a fair value estimate of CA$8.16 per share. The company's successful completion of its first UAD 3.6 order also underscores its commitment to appraisal modernization. Additionally, a 7% evergreen equity plan was approved at the AGM.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Disappointing EPS, But Revenue Beats Expectations

The company's financial performance in the first quarter was mixed, with revenues increasing 14% year-over-year to $4.4 million in the U.S. Title segment, and net revenue rising 19%. However, the actual EPS came out at '-0.06501', missing estimates at '0.01'. Despite this, the company's adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million, up from a loss of $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. The revenue growth was driven by gains across all three segments, with U.S. Appraisal and U.S. Title demonstrating strong operating leverage.

Publication Date: Mar -02

📋 Highlights
  • Strong Revenue Growth:: Consolidated revenues rose 14% YoY to $X million, with net revenue up 19% to $Y million, driven by all three segments.
  • Positive EBITDA Turnaround:: Consolidated adjusted EBITDA improved to $0.1 million (a $1.8M increase) from a loss of $1.7 million in Q1 2025.
  • U.S. Title Performance:: Net revenue surged 110% YoY to $2.8 million, with margins rising to 63.9% from 53.4%, due to 135% growth in refinance origination volumes.
  • Appraisal Segment Growth:: Adjusted EBITDA grew 36% YoY in U.S. Appraisal, driven by 7% higher net revenue and cost reductions.
  • Refinance Tailwinds:: 13 million mortgages with rates above 6% position the company for long-term refinance volume growth, with Q2 expected to see a 10% market decline but 50%+ annual growth.

Segment Performance

The U.S. Appraisal segment maintained leading positions on lender scorecards, contributing to gaining additional market share sequentially with two large clients. The segment demonstrated strong operating leverage as reduced operating costs, combined with a 7% increase in net revenue, drove 36% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA. In U.S. Title, refinance origination revenues were up 135%, principally due to market share gains with existing and new clients and higher refinance mortgage origination volume.

Outlook and Valuation

The company remains cautiously optimistic about improving fundamentals in the U.S. mortgage market, with a substantial pool of refinance candidates expected to drive volume growth in the years ahead. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 26.3%. With a P/S Ratio of 1.94, the stock appears reasonably valued. However, the EV/EBITDA ratio of -43.08 and ROE of -28.43% indicate that the company's profitability is still a concern. As Brian Lang noted, "we're seeing customers definitely moving on the RFP side of things, particularly in title," which could be a positive sign for future growth.

Growth Prospects

The company's strong pipeline of potential customers and expected market share gains are expected to drive growth in the coming quarters. With a focus on bringing on new customers and driving market share through performance, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the improving fundamentals in the U.S. mortgage market. The company's technology platform, including its UAD and UAD 3.6 readiness, is also expected to provide a competitive edge.

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How The Real Matters (TSX:REAL) Investment Story Is Shifting With New Analyst Sentiment

Mar -05

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Real Matters Shareholders OK Director Slate, Deloitte as Auditor, 7% Evergreen Equity Plan at AGM

Feb -07

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Real Matters Announces Election of Directors

Feb -05

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Real Matters Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Jan -30

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Real Matters Inc (RLLMF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...

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Real Matters Reports First Quarter Financial Results

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What Could Be Shifting The Story Behind Real Matters (TSX:REAL)?

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Real Matters to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on January 29, 2026

Jan -06

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.48%)

6. Segments

Appraisal

Expected Growth: 8.5%

Real Matters Inc.'s 8.5% growth is driven by increasing demand for digital appraisal solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. The company's technology-enabled platform and data analytics capabilities also contribute to its growth, as they improve efficiency and accuracy in the appraisal process.

Title - Mortgage Origination

Expected Growth: 8.5%

Real Matters Inc.'s 8.5% mortgage origination growth is driven by increasing demand for digital mortgage solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, the company's proprietary technology and data analytics capabilities enable lenders to streamline the origination process, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Insurance Inspection

Expected Growth: 7.3%

Real Matters Inc.'s 7.3% growth in Insurance Inspection is driven by increasing demand for digital solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, the company's investment in AI-powered technology and data analytics has improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced customer experience, contributing to its growth momentum.

Title - Diversified

Expected Growth: 8.9%

Real Matters Inc.'s diversified segment growth of 8.9% is driven by increasing demand for title insurance and settlement services, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's investments in technology and process improvements have enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to top-line growth.

7. Detailed Products

Real Estate Appraisal

Real Matters provides appraisal management services to lenders, helping them to make informed decisions about property values.

Title and Closing

Real Matters offers title insurance and closing services to facilitate a smooth and secure real estate transaction process.

Data Analytics

Real Matters provides data analytics services to help lenders and investors make informed decisions about real estate investments.

Valuation Management

Real Matters offers valuation management services to help lenders and investors manage their valuation processes efficiently.

8. Real Matters Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Real Matters Inc. is medium due to the presence of alternative service providers in the industry.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is high due to the availability of multiple service providers, giving customers the power to negotiate prices and services.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is low due to the company's strong relationships with suppliers and the availability of alternative suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is medium due to the moderate barriers to entry in the industry, including regulatory requirements and capital investments.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the presence of multiple competitors in the industry, leading to a competitive market environment.

9. SWOT Analysis

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 3.55%
Debt Cost 7.41%
Equity Weight 96.45%
Equity Cost 7.50%
WACC 7.50%
Leverage 3.68%

11. Quality Control: Real Matters Inc. passed 3 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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A-Score: 4.0/10

Value: 9.6

Growth: 2.6

Quality: 4.7

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 1.3

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A-Score: 3.9/10

Value: 7.4

Growth: 2.0

Quality: 3.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 4.5

Volatility: 5.7

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A-Score: 3.5/10

Value: 2.8

Growth: 5.4

Quality: 5.5

Yield: 0.0

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A-Score: 3.3/10

Value: 2.4

Growth: 4.8

Quality: 3.9

Yield: 0.0

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Value: 10.0

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Yield: 0.0

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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

5.8$

Current Price

5.8$

Potential

-0.00%

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