BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BIR - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA0906971035 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, BIR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIR was compared to 218 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BIR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BIR's Return On Assets of 1.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 55.50% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Return On Equity (2.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BIR has a Return On Invested Capital (0.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIR is in line with the industry average of 7.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.22%) for BIR is well below the 3 year average (5.95%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BIR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.63% | ||
| ROE | 2.56% | ||
| ROIC | 0.22% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.33%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BIR (1.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR's Gross Margin of 84.88% is amongst the best of the industry. BIR outperforms 95.87% 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 | 1.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.33% | ||
| GM | 84.88% |
OM growth 3Y-63.51%
OM growth 5Y-36.69%
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
BIR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BIR's Altman-Z score of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 65.60% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BIR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.11 indicates that BIR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.11, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.11 indicates that BIR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.11, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 400.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -44.02% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue for BIR has decreased by -14.17% in the past year. This is quite bad
BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)400%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-16.12%
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 37.16% on average per year.
BIR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 44.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y341.03%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
EPS Next 5Y37.16%
Revenue Next Year229.62%
Revenue Next 2Y31.77%
Revenue Next 3Y44.32%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.15 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BIR.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.78.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.84 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BIR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 61.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 68.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.45, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BIR grows each year by 24.50%, which is quite nice.
BIR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of BIR decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
192.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BIR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP192.22%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
TSX:BIR (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.03
-0.02 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Analysts77.33
Price Target7.91 (31.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP192.22%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)148.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.01%
Max EPS beat(2)329.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-1088.12%
Max EPS beat(4)661.06%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)17.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)18.48%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)18.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-20.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-20.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.77%
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)7.91%
PT rev (3m)20.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)58.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)58.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)187.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)311.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY14.63%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY12.42%
SpS2.21
BVpS8.07
TBVpS8.07
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.63% | ||
| ROE | 2.56% | ||
| ROCE | 0.32% | ||
| ROIC | 0.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.22% | ||
| OM | 1.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.33% | ||
| GM | 84.88% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
ROICexc(3y)5.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.59%
ROICexgc(3y)5.95%
ROICexgc(5y)5.59%
ROCE(3y)8.7%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-69.67%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-39.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-69.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-39.71%
OM growth 3Y-63.51%
OM growth 5Y-36.69%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 45.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
F-Score5
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.03
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)400%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%750%
EPS Next Y341.03%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
EPS Next 5Y37.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-16.12%
Revenue Next Year229.62%
Revenue Next 2Y31.77%
Revenue Next 3Y44.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-90.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.82%
EBIT growth 5Y-36.79%
EBIT Next Year1865.52%
EBIT Next 3Y169.32%
EBIT Next 5Y82.73%
FCF growth 1Y-536.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.45%
OCF growth 3Y-26.61%
OCF growth 5Y-9.04%