BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BIR • CA0906971035
Current stock price
6.43 CAD
+0.06 (+0.94%)
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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.
- In the past 5 years BIR has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BIR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BIR's Return On Assets of 1.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- BIR has a Return On Equity (2.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.68%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.33%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 87.88%, BIR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.04% 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 | 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
- 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- BIR has a better Altman-Z score (1.50) than 62.07% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.09) than 77.83% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BIR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 64.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC5.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BIR has a better Current ratio (1.74) than 73.89% 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.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.74, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. BIR.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.45%, which is quite good.
- BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -54.62% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.68% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BIR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.83% on average per year.
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 27.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIR.
- BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say BIR is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 74.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. BIR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| 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.
- BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 48.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
5. BIR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BIR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.38%!
- BIR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.38%
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.
- The dividend of BIR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.5%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
BIR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:BIR (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
6.43
+0.06 (+0.94%)
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 Cap1.77B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target8.85 (37.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 | 27.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY8.95%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY23.07%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.50128 (1.11%)
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 7 / 10 to BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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%.