BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BIR • CA0906971035

Current stock price

6.05 CAD
-0.09 (-1.47%)
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This BIR.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BIR.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BIR was profitable.
  • BIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BIR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • BIR has a Return On Assets (1.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BIR has a Return On Equity (2.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.68%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.95%. This is below the industry average of 6.85%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.95%) for BIR is below the current ROIC(2.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.89%
ROE 2.89%
ROIC 2.68%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)6.99%
ROE(3y)1.96%
ROE(5y)9.83%
ROIC(3y)1.95%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
BIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • BIR has a Profit Margin of 9.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 64.59% of its industry peers.
  • BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of BIR (16.84%) is better than 64.59% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has grown nicely.
  • BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.88%) than 97.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BIR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.84%
PM (TTM) 9.33%
GM 87.88%
OM growth 3Y-32.75%
OM growth 5Y14.41%
PM growth 3Y-44.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
BIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. BIR.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BIR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of BIR (1.45) is better than 64.59% of its industry peers.
  • BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 6.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.09, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • BIR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 64.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 6.09
Altman-Z 1.45
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC5.75%
BIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BIR has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of BIR (1.74) is better than 74.64% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.74, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.74
BIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. BIR.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.45% over the past year.
  • BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -54.62% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.68% in the last year.
  • BIR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.45%
EPS 3Y-54.62%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.57%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%23.19%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y151.51%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
EPS Next 5Y31.58%
Revenue Next Year67.13%
Revenue Next 2Y11.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.30.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BIR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIR.
  • BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 10.51
BIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 74.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.38
EV/EBITDA 6.03
BIR.CA Per share dataBIR.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BIR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • BIR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 48.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%

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5. BIR.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.63, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.95%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BIR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.38%!
  • BIR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BIR pays out 50.50% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • BIR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50.5%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
BIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M
BIR.CA Dividend Payout.BIR.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BIR.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BIR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD

TSX:BIR (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

6.05

-0.09 (-1.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners19.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.66B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target9 (48.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.95%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.38%
DP50.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-85.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-169.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-84.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)21.86%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-58.67%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.58%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.93%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)2.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)40.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 10.51
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 16.38
P/OCF 4.08
P/B 0.74
P/tB 0.74
EV/EBITDA 6.03
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY6.11%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY24.52%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.89%
ROE 2.89%
ROCE 3.49%
ROIC 2.68%
ROICexc 2.68%
ROICexgc 2.68%
OM 16.84%
PM (TTM) 9.33%
GM 87.88%
FCFM 14.6%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)6.99%
ROE(3y)1.96%
ROE(5y)9.83%
ROIC(3y)1.95%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
ROICexc(3y)1.95%
ROICexc(5y)6.54%
ROICexgc(3y)1.95%
ROICexgc(5y)6.54%
ROCE(3y)2.54%
ROCE(5y)8.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-45.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.3%
OM growth 3Y-32.75%
OM growth 5Y14.41%
PM growth 3Y-44.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 6.09
Debt/EBITDA 1.6
Cap/Depr 117.16%
Cap/Sales 44.02%
Interest Coverage 68.89
Cash Conversion 107.73%
Profit Quality 156.51%
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.74
Altman-Z 1.45
F-Score7
WACC5.75%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)120.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.45%
EPS 3Y-54.62%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y151.51%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
EPS Next 5Y31.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.57%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%23.19%
Revenue Next Year67.13%
Revenue Next 2Y11.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1013.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.89%
EBIT growth 5Y21.08%
EBIT Next Year680.3%
EBIT Next 3Y106.72%
EBIT Next 5Y79.09%
FCF growth 1Y246.36%
FCF growth 3Y-43.42%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y100.14%
OCF growth 3Y-23.91%
OCF growth 5Y16.72%

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD / BIR.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BIR.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) stock?

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is expected to grow by 151.51% in the next year.


Is the dividend of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.5%.