BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BIR • CA0906971035
Current stock price
6.41 CAD
-0.02 (-0.31%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIR has been profitable.
- BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.89%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BIR (2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BIR has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 55.66% of its industry peers.
- BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.95%. This is significantly below the industry average of 6.97%.
- 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 63.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
- The Operating Margin of BIR (16.84%) is better than 63.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of BIR (87.88%) is better than 97.04% 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 | 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
- 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 an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.50. 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 1.50, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% 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.
- BIR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 77.83% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC5.95%
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.
- BIR has a better Current ratio (1.74) than 73.89% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BIR's Quick ratio of 1.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 76.35% 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.
- The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -54.62% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has grown by 15.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.83% on average over the past years.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y151.51%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
EPS Next 5Y31.58%
Revenue Next Year72.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.4%
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.
4. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- BIR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.13.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 74.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. BIR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BIR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 88.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 71.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
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 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)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
5. BIR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BIR (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
6.41
-0.02 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength86.61
Industry Growth44.78
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners19.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target8.7 (35.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.38%
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)-1.37%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)45.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY5.76%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY23.14%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.50128 (1.42%)
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 | 1.5 |
F-Score7
WACC5.95%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 Year72.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.4%
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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.5%.