BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.22 CAD
+0.09 (+1.26%)
BIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BIR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
BIR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BIR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.13%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.35% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a Return On Equity of 3.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 56.40% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.67%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.67%) for BIR is well below the 3 year average (5.95%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BIR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 3.29% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BIR (10.94%) is better than 74.41% of its industry peers.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIR has a Operating Margin (12.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.60%) than 97.63% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 87.6% |
OM growth 3Y-64.36%
OM growth 5Y-37.58%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BIR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.52. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.52, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR is 14.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take BIR, 14.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BIR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.22. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 72.04% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC6.32%
2.3 Liquidity
BIR has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BIR has a better Current ratio (1.23) than 69.19% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 417.79% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -44.02% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the last year.
BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -51.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.77, BIR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say BIR is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIR.
72.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. BIR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 51.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%.
BIR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BIR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.50%!
BIR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
70.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BIR is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.83%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
TSX:BIR (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.22
+0.09 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.97B
Revenue(TTM)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts80
Price Target8.78 (21.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP70.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-180.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-169.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)329.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-74.14%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.36%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-18.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.54%
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)0.98%
PT rev (3m)2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)133.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.27%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY18.23%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 3.29% | ||
| ROCE | 2.45% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.67% | ||
| OM | 12.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 87.6% | ||
| FCFM | 6.71% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
ROICexc(3y)5.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.58%
ROICexgc(3y)5.95%
ROICexgc(5y)5.58%
ROCE(3y)8.69%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-70.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-40.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-70.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-40.55%
OM growth 3Y-64.36%
OM growth 5Y-37.58%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score7
WACC6.32%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)138.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
EPS Next Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
Revenue Next Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y260.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.68%
EBIT Next Year1373.27%
EBIT Next 3Y165.71%
EBIT Next 5Y78.67%
FCF growth 1Y-60.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.78%
OCF growth 3Y-26.61%
OCF growth 5Y-9.04%
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD / BIR.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BIR.CA.
What is the valuation status for BIR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BIR stock?
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
The financial health rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BIR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is expected to grow by 32.98% in the next year.