ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ARX - CA00208D4084 - Common Stock
25.33 CAD
+0.54 (+2.18%)
Overall ARX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ARX against 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While ARX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ARX was profitable.
In the past year ARX had a positive cash flow from operations.
ARX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ARX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ARX has a Return On Assets of 9.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARX outperforms 92.09% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.89%, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.99%, ARX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARX is significantly above the industry average of 6.62%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.58%, ARX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 29.83%, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARX has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ARX (70.10%) is better than 88.84% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ARX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ARX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that ARX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ARX has a Altman-Z score of 2.18. This is in the better half of the industry: ARX outperforms 71.63% 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.
ARX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARX outperforms 86.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that ARX is not too dependend on debt financing.
ARX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARX outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.44%
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: 66.98% 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 66.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.86% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ARX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 16.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
ARX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.49% yearly.
ARX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.64%
EPS Next 2Y27.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.49%
Revenue Next Year19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.11%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.69, the valuation of ARX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. ARX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARX.
ARX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARX is cheaper than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say ARX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
ARX's earnings are expected to grow with 24.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
ARX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.81.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, ARX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ARX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
ARX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
ARX pays out 31.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ARX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.41%
EPS Next 2Y27.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.32%
TSX:ARX (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.33
+0.54 (+2.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.39B
Analysts84.17
Price Target32.07 (26.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP31.41%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)-6.84%
PT rev (3m)-7.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.37
EY9.36%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY12.16%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY8.74%
OCF(TTM)5.29
OCFY20.89%
SpS10.11
BVpS14.11
TBVpS13.68
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.43
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 | 2.18 |
F-Score5
WACC7.44%
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 Y44.64%
EPS Next 2Y27.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y33.07%
Sales Q2Q%13.98%
Revenue Next Year19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.11%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
EBIT growth 1Y47.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.42%
EBIT growth 5Y64.86%
EBIT Next Year170.14%
EBIT Next 3Y44.79%
EBIT Next 5Y21.65%
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 7 / 10 to ARX.CA.
What is the valuation status for ARX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ARX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is 10.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is expected to grow by 44.64% in the next year.