ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ARX • CA00208D4084
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25.77 CAD
-0.35 (-1.34%)
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This ARX.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ARX.CA Profitability Analysis
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 each of the past 5 years.
- ARX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.33%, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARX has a better Return On Equity (15.43%) than 92.72% of its industry peers.
- ARX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.93%) than 93.69% of its industry peers.
- ARX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.81%. This is above the industry average of 6.97%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.81%) for ARX is below the current ROIC(9.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 15.43% | ||
| ROIC | 9.93% |
ROA(3y)9.93%
ROA(5y)11.3%
ROE(3y)17.02%
ROE(5y)19.79%
ROIC(3y)9.81%
ROIC(5y)15.4%
1.3 Margins
- ARX has a Profit Margin of 20.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARX outperforms 85.44% of its industry peers.
- ARX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.98%, ARX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARX has grown nicely.
- ARX has a Gross Margin of 68.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARX outperforms 83.50% of its industry peers.
- ARX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.92% | ||
| GM | 68.82% |
OM growth 3Y-14.62%
OM growth 5Y41.01%
PM growth 3Y-7.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-2%
2. ARX.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARX is still creating some 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that ARX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ARX (2.19) is better than 69.42% of its industry peers.
- ARX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ARX would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ARX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.25) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
- ARX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ARX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARX outperforms 55.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ARX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARX has a Current ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ARX has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that ARX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, ARX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. ARX.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ARX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.87%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 19.08% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 39.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.87%
EPS 3Y-13.12%
EPS 5Y32.81%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.05%
Revenue growth 5Y39.96%
Sales Q2Q%15.55%
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 0.66% on average per year.
- ARX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
EPS Next 5Y0.66%
Revenue Next Year7.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.2%
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. ARX.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.77, the valuation of ARX can be described as reasonable.
- 73.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. ARX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.29. ARX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.98 |
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 88.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ARX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARX is cheaper than 83.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of ARX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y4.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
5. ARX.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.22%.
- ARX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.03.
- ARX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ARX grows each year by 21.35%, which is quite nice.
- 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)21.35%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- ARX pays out 34.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- ARX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
ARX.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:ARX (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.77
-0.35 (-1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners42.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.10B
Net Income(TTM)1.28B
Analysts78.33
Price Target30.81 (19.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.35%
DP34.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.04%
Max EPS beat(4)39.77%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.93%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)18.3%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)13.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.38%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.45%
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)5.06%
PT rev (3m)-3.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)2.35
Fwd EY9.1%
FCF(TTM)2.12
FCFY8.24%
OCF(TTM)5.46
OCFY21.2%
SpS10.77
BVpS14.59
TBVpS14.16
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number26.8169 (4.06%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 15.43% | ||
| ROCE | 12.78% | ||
| ROIC | 9.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.11% | ||
| OM | 28.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.92% | ||
| GM | 68.82% | ||
| FCFM | 19.73% |
ROA(3y)9.93%
ROA(5y)11.3%
ROE(3y)17.02%
ROE(5y)19.79%
ROIC(3y)9.81%
ROIC(5y)15.4%
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)15.44%
ROICexgc(3y)10.01%
ROICexgc(5y)15.81%
ROCE(3y)12.63%
ROCE(5y)19.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y57.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y58.3%
OM growth 3Y-14.62%
OM growth 5Y41.01%
PM growth 3Y-7.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score6
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)129.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)27.26%
Profit Quality(3y)58.35%
Profit Quality(5y)80.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.87%
EPS 3Y-13.12%
EPS 5Y32.81%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
EPS Next Y7.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
EPS Next 5Y0.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.05%
Revenue growth 5Y39.96%
Sales Q2Q%15.55%
Revenue Next Year7.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.2%
EBIT growth 1Y43.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.05%
EBIT growth 5Y97.35%
EBIT Next Year126.59%
EBIT Next 3Y26.18%
EBIT Next 5Y13.91%
FCF growth 1Y133.28%
FCF growth 3Y-20.61%
FCF growth 5Y30.31%
OCF growth 1Y31.72%
OCF growth 3Y-6.9%
OCF growth 5Y36.38%
ARC RESOURCES LTD / ARX.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 10 to ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) stock?
ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is 11.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
How financially healthy is ARC RESOURCES LTD?
The financial health rating of ARC RESOURCES LTD (ARX.CA) is 5 / 10.