BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.13 CAD
+0.1 (+1.42%)
Taking everything into account, BIR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIR was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BIR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIR had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 2.13%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.35% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.29%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.40% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Return On Invested Capital of 1.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 53.08% 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 6.52%.
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
BIR has a Profit Margin of 10.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 74.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR has a Operating Margin of 12.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIR outperforms 59.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR's Gross Margin of 87.60% is amongst the best of the industry. BIR outperforms 97.63% of its industry peers.
BIR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
BIR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.51, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.35% 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.
BIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 72.04% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC6.31%
2.3 Liquidity
BIR has a Current Ratio of 1.23. 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 (1.23) is better than 69.19% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 417.79%, which is quite impressive.
BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -44.02% yearly.
BIR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.36%.
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.
BIR is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -51.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BIR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90, the valuation of BIR can be described as very reasonable.
BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 72.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BIR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 74.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
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 51.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.71, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BIR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BIR pays out 70.83% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
TSX:BIR (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
7.13
+0.1 (+1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts80
Price Target8.78 (23.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP70.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.98%
PT rev (3m)2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)133.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.29%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY18.46%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.83
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 | 1.51 |
F-Score7
WACC6.31%
ROIC/WACC0.27
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 Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.16%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
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 Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y260.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.68%
EBIT Next Year1373.27%
EBIT Next 3Y165.71%
EBIT Next 5Y78.67%
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 for BIR 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.
How financially healthy is BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
The financial health rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BIR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is expected to grow by 32.98% in the next year.