BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BIR • CA0906971035
Current stock price
7.87 CAD
+0.32 (+4.24%)
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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.
- BIR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.89%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.69% 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 56.25% of its industry peers.
- BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.95%. This is below the industry average of 6.78%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.68%) for BIR is above the 3 year average (1.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 64.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
- BIR's Operating Margin of 16.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 64.42% of its industry peers.
- BIR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BIR (87.88%) is better than 97.60% 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
- 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 an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BIR has a better Altman-Z score (1.66) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR is 6.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take BIR, 6.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC6.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BIR's Current ratio of 1.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- BIR has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 1.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 77.40% 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.
- BIR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.68%.
- 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
- BIR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 31.58% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.58% on average over the next years.
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
- 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 decreasing.
4. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.22, BIR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BIR is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- BIR is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. BIR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIR indicates a rather cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 85.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
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.
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BIR decreases each year by -11.55%.
- BIR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.87
+0.32 (+4.24%)
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 Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.33
Price Target8.97 (13.98%)
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)-0.19%
PT rev (3m)3.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)40.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)36.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY4.69%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY18.85%
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 | 1.66 |
F-Score7
WACC6.14%
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.