BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
5.77 CAD
-0.22 (-3.67%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BIR. BIR was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BIR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BIR was profitable.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BIR 4 years were profitable.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.21%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.42%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.23%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.85%.
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
The Profit Margin of BIR (11.82%) is better than 71.90% 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 9.31%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
BIR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. 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 1.30, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 15.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 70.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
BIR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 60.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC6.65%
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 Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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 72.38% 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.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.68% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -51.29% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.37, the valuation of BIR can be described as rather expensive.
BIR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BIR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BIR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.94.
79.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 |
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 72.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BIR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
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 62.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.51.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
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
91.92% 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.
DP91.92%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
TSX:BIR (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.77
-0.22 (-3.67%)
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 Cap1.58B
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.56 (48.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
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%
PT rev (3m)4.95%
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)-32.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY14.41%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY22.04%
SpS2.37
BVpS8.19
TBVpS8.19
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-70.38%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC6.65%
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)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%