BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:BIR • CA0906971035
Current stock price
6.23 CAD
+0.36 (+6.13%)
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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.
- BIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIR has been profitable.
- BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BIR's Return On Invested Capital of 2.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 55.66% of its industry peers.
- BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.95%. This 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.84%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has grown nicely.
- BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.88%) than 97.04% 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 | 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BIR is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.47, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.09, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- BIR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 64.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC5.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- BIR has a Current 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.
- The Current ratio of BIR (1.74) is better than 73.89% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BIR has a Quick ratio of 1.74. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 76.35% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -54.62% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.68% in the last year.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.40% on average per year.
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
- 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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.09, the valuation of BIR can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 60.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. BIR is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.82, the valuation of BIR can be described as reasonable.
- 75.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BIR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 73.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
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.
- BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BIR grows each year by 11.38%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- BIR pays out 50.50% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
6.23
+0.36 (+6.13%)
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 Owners19.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.71B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target8.85 (42.05%)
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 | 27.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.2 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY23.81%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.50128 (4.35%)
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 | 1.47 |
F-Score7
WACC5.9%
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%.