BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:BIR • CA0906971035

Current stock price

5.87 CAD
+0.01 (+0.17%)
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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.

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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.
  • BIR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BIR (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of BIR (2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 RankSector 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%
BIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • BIR's Profit Margin of 9.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 63.55% of its industry peers.
  • BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.84%, BIR is doing good in 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 RankSector 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%
BIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
  • BIR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. 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 1.42, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 6.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR (6.09) is better than 77.83% 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 64.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 6.09
Altman-Z 1.42
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC5.81%
BIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.74, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.74
BIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 15.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • BIR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.40% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. BIR.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.52, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 61.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.20, the valuation of BIR can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.52
Fwd PE 10.2
BIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued cheaper than 87.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 77.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.89
EV/EBITDA 5.9
BIR.CA Per share dataBIR.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 48.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%

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5. BIR.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • 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 1.81, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector 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
BIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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.
  • BIR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50.5%
EPS Next 2Y77%
EPS Next 3Y48.36%
BIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M
BIR.CA Dividend Payout.BIR.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BIR.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BIR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD

TSX:BIR (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

5.87

+0.01 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners19.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.61B
Revenue(TTM)695.60M
Net Income(TTM)64.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target8.85 (50.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 25.52
Fwd PE 10.2
P/S 2.32
P/FCF 15.89
P/OCF 3.96
P/B 0.72
P/tB 0.72
EV/EBITDA 5.9
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY9.81%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY25.27%
SpS2.53
BVpS8.17
TBVpS8.17
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.50128 (10.75%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.42
F-Score7
WACC5.81%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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%.