ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ARX - CA00208D4084 - Common Stock
23.84 CAD
+0.59 (+2.54%)
Taking everything into account, ARX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARX was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While ARX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ARX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally ARX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ARX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ARX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ARX 4 years were profitable.
- ARX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ARX's Return On Assets of 9.13% is amongst the best of the industry. ARX outperforms 92.99% of its industry peers.
- ARX has a better Return On Equity (16.89%) than 94.86% of its industry peers.
- ARX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARX outperforms 92.99% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARX is significantly above the industry average of 6.58%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.99%) for ARX is well below the 3 year average (16.99%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ARX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 9.99% |
ROA(3y)13.76%
ROA(5y)7.43%
ROE(3y)23.41%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)16.99%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
1.3 Margins
- ARX's Profit Margin of 23.58% is amongst the best of the industry. ARX outperforms 88.32% of its industry peers.
- ARX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 29.83%, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ARX's Gross Margin of 70.10% is amongst the best of the industry. ARX outperforms 89.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.58% | ||
| GM | 70.1% |
OM growth 3Y-15.37%
OM growth 5Y23.89%
PM growth 3Y12.7%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ARX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ARX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ARX has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is not the best score and indicates that ARX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARX has a Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is in the better half of the industry: ARX outperforms 71.03% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARX is 2.99, which is a good value as it means it would take ARX, 2.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.99, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that ARX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, ARX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that ARX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.54, ARX is not doing good in the industry: 64.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ARX has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that ARX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ARX has a Quick ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARX underperforms 62.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ARX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.86%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- ARX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.22%.
- ARX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.86%
EPS 3Y14.78%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y33.07%
Sales Q2Q%13.98%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.55% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.07%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y6.55%
Revenue Next Year7.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.6%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.06 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARX.
- ARX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARX is cheaper than 73.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. ARX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of ARX.
- 71.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. ARX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ARX indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARX is cheaper than 88.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARX is valued cheaper than 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- ARX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ARX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- ARX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.82.
- ARX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
- ARX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ARX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ARX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.41%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
TSX:ARX (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.84
+0.59 (+2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners43.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.72B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.39B
Analysts82.4
Price Target31.82 (33.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP31.41%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.04%
Max EPS beat(2)39.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.04%
Max EPS beat(4)39.77%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.6%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)22.85%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)19.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.38%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.38%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.41%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 | ||
| P/S | 2.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.45 |
EPS(TTM)2.37
EY9.94%
EPS(NY)2.37
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY9.39%
OCF(TTM)5.35
OCFY22.42%
SpS10.21
BVpS14.26
TBVpS13.82
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.89% | ||
| ROCE | 12.9% | ||
| ROIC | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.18% | ||
| OM | 29.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.58% | ||
| GM | 70.1% | ||
| FCFM | 21.91% |
ROA(3y)13.76%
ROA(5y)7.43%
ROE(3y)23.41%
ROE(5y)12.78%
ROIC(3y)16.99%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
ROICexc(3y)17.05%
ROICexc(5y)13.61%
ROICexgc(3y)17.46%
ROICexgc(5y)13.96%
ROCE(3y)21.94%
ROCE(5y)17.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y39.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.04%
OM growth 3Y-15.37%
OM growth 5Y23.89%
PM growth 3Y12.7%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 30.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score5
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)124.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.97%
Profit Quality(3y)61.71%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.86%
EPS 3Y14.78%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
EPS Next Y15.07%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y6.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y33.07%
Sales Q2Q%13.98%
Revenue Next Year7.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.6%
EBIT growth 1Y47.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.42%
EBIT growth 5Y64.86%
EBIT Next Year148.46%
EBIT Next 3Y40%
EBIT Next 5Y21.71%
FCF growth 1Y43.68%
FCF growth 3Y-18.47%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.53%
OCF growth 3Y5.39%
OCF growth 5Y29.74%
ARC RESOURCES LTD / ARX.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ARX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARC RESOURCES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ARX stock?
ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ARC RESOURCES LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is expected to grow by 15.07% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.41%.