BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BIR • CA0906971035
Current stock price
7.81 CAD
-0.06 (-0.76%)
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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.
1. BIR.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BIR was profitable.
- In the past year BIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BIR has always been profitable.
- BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BIR (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BIR's Return On Equity of 2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- BIR has a Return On Invested Capital (2.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR is below the industry average of 6.65%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.95%) for BIR is below the current ROIC(2.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of BIR (9.33%) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.84%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BIR has a Gross Margin of 87.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIR outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
- BIR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.69, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.09, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- BIR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC6.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.74, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BIR (1.74) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
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.
- Measured over the past years, BIR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.83% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.58% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y164.75%
EPS Next 2Y61.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.74%
EPS Next 5Y31.58%
Revenue Next Year67.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.96, 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 valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.75.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.89 indicates a correct valuation of BIR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.31 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of BIR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.74%
5. BIR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- BIR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.54.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BIR decreases each year by -11.55%.
- BIR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.5%
EPS Next 2Y61.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.74%
BIR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BIR (3/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.81
-0.06 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners19.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.33
Price Target8.97 (14.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.55%
DP50.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.03)
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%
PT rev (3m)2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)47.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)40.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.31 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY18.99%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.69 |
F-Score7
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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 Y164.75%
EPS Next 2Y61.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.74%
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 2Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1013.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.89%
EBIT growth 5Y21.08%
EBIT Next Year685.36%
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 5 / 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 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
The financial health rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 5 / 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 164.75% in the next year.