BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.26 CAD
+0.37 (+5.37%)
BIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Of the past 5 years BIR 4 years were profitable.
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 2.21%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BIR (3.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.23%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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 6.73%.
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
BIR has a Profit Margin of 11.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 73.11% of its industry peers.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.31%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.83% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.36%) than 97.17% 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 | 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
BIR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.50, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BIR (1.50) is better than 66.04% of its industry peers.
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 70.75% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BIR (0.28) is better than 60.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
BIR has a Current 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 better Current ratio (1.47) than 70.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.47, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 417.79%, which is quite impressive.
BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -44.02% yearly.
The Revenue for BIR has decreased by -14.17% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.17%
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -51.29% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y95.27%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year122%
Revenue Next 2Y58.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.29%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, BIR is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.80, the valuation of BIR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. BIR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
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 60.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.31, BIR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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
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 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
TSX:BIR (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.26
+0.37 (+5.37%)
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 Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)601.32M
Net Income(TTM)76.59M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.48 (16.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.72%
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 | 27.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 | ||
| P/S | 3.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY2.03%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY17.52%
SpS2.37
BVpS8.19
TBVpS8.19
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.92
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 | 1.5 |
F-Score5
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.18
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 Y95.27%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
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 95.27% 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%.