BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.14 CAD
-0.09 (-1.24%)
BIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BIR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BIR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.13%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Return On Equity of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 56.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.67%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.27% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.95%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.95%) for BIR is well above the current ROIC(1.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 74.77% of its industry peers.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIR has a Operating Margin of 12.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 59.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
The Gross Margin of BIR (87.60%) is better than 97.66% 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.
BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BIR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.51, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 14.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR (14.22) is better than 72.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC6.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIR's Current ratio of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 69.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.23, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.43% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average over the past years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BIR.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.91, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 72.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. BIR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 74.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
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.
BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 51.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.73, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BIR grows each year by 24.50%, which is quite nice.
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.
BIR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.83%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
TSX:BIR (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.14
-0.09 (-1.24%)
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 Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.78 (22.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
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)0.49%
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 | 27.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.91 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY11.22%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.29%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY18.44%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.83
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 | 1.51 |
F-Score7
WACC6.39%
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 5Y80.06%
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.