BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
6.86 CAD
+0.05 (+0.73%)
Taking everything into account, BIR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIR was compared to 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BIR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BIR was profitable.
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
The Return On Assets of BIR (2.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIR has a Return On Equity of 3.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 55.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BIR (1.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.23%) 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 | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.42% | ||
| ROIC | 1.23% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.82%, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIR has a Operating Margin of 9.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 54.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.36%, BIR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.82% | ||
| GM | 87.36% |
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
BIR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. 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 1.44, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR is 15.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take BIR, 15.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 71.10% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.10% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. 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 Quick ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 72.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 83.29% over the past year.
The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -44.02% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -1.17% in the past year.
BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.29%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-132.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
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.
BIR is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -51.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y145.77%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year122%
Revenue Next 2Y58.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.29%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.41.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BIR.
BIR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BIR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25.
BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 72.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 31.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.10% of the companies 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 | 46.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 62.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%.
BIR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.34.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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
BIR pays out 91.92% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP91.92%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
TSX:BIR (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.86
+0.05 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.87B
Revenue(TTM)648.15M
Net Income(TTM)76.59M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.48 (23.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP91.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-84.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(2)21.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)32%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)329.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-56.74%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.02%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-15.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.64%
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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)3.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-35.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY12.12%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY2.15%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY18.54%
SpS2.37
BVpS8.19
TBVpS8.19
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.42% | ||
| ROCE | 1.79% | ||
| ROIC | 1.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.23% | ||
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.82% | ||
| GM | 87.36% | ||
| FCFM | 6.22% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -3.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score5
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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)83.29%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-132.39%
EPS Next Y145.77%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year122%
Revenue Next 2Y58.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.68%
EBIT Next Year1518.98%
EBIT Next 3Y168.37%
EBIT Next 5Y79.87%
FCF growth 1Y-86.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.25%
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 of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) 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.
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 145.77% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.92%.