BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.24 CAD
-0.1 (-1.36%)
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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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 4 of the past 5 years.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BIR has a Return On Assets of 2.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 55.19% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Return On Equity (3.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIR's Return On Invested Capital of 1.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 50.47% of its industry peers.
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 3 year average ROIC (5.95%) for BIR is well above the current ROIC(1.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 3.29% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.94%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR's Operating Margin of 12.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 56.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.60%) 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 | 12.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 87.6% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.53, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.98% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 14.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.22, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.23, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIR's Quick ratio of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 70.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 417.79% 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 -44.02% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
3.2 Future
BIR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.68% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.85.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BIR.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.78 indicates a reasonable valuation of BIR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BIR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
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 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 1.63%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.74, BIR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
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
70.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIR. 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.
DP70.83%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
TSX:BIR (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.24
-0.1 (-1.36%)
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)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.73 (20.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP70.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-180.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-169.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)329.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-74.14%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.36%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-18.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.54%
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)1.99%
PT rev (3m)1.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY11.39%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY18.2%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 3.29% | ||
| ROCE | 2.45% | ||
| ROIC | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.67% | ||
| OM | 12.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 87.6% | ||
| FCFM | 6.71% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
F-Score7
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)8.36%
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 1Y260.62%
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-60.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.78%
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 70.83%.