BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.86 CAD
+0.32 (+4.24%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BIR. BIR was compared to 215 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
In the past year BIR was profitable.
In the past year BIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BIR 4 years were profitable.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.13%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.74% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Return On Equity of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
BIR's Return On Invested Capital of 1.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 51.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.67%) 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 | 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 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BIR (12.24%) 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 87.60% is amongst the best of the industry. BIR outperforms 97.21% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BIR has a better Altman-Z score (1.61) than 68.84% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR is 14.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take BIR, 14.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR (14.22) is better than 72.56% 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 62.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BIR (1.23) is better than 68.37% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BIR (1.23) is better than 71.63% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -44.02% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, BIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -51.29% on average per year.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.23.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BIR is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53 indicates a reasonable valuation of BIR.
67.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
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 60.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, BIR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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
70.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BIR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.83%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
TSX:BIR (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.86
+0.32 (+4.24%)
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 Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.73 (11.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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 | 30.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 | ||
| P/S | 3.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.08%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY16.75%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.32
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 | 1.61 |
F-Score7
WACC6.65%
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 5Y80.06%
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%.