CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CCJ - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
86.085 USD
+2.78 (+3.34%)
CCJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCJ has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CCJ is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes CCJ very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCJ had positive earnings in the past year.
CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CCJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.40%, CCJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ has a Return On Equity (7.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CCJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCJ outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCJ is significantly below the industry average of 21.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) for CCJ is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)3.38%
ROE(5y)1.39%
ROIC(3y)2.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CCJ has a better Profit Margin (15.18%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.12%, CCJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
CCJ's Gross Margin of 27.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ is outperformed by 60.48% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.18% | ||
| GM | 27.34% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y26.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.65%
GM growth 3Y475.23%
GM growth 5Y13.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CCJ 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, CCJ has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CCJ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CCJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CCJ has an Altman-Z score of 11.54. This indicates that CCJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.54, CCJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCJ is 1.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCJ, only 1.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CCJ outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, CCJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CCJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.99, CCJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.81% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CCJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCJ has a Quick ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 176.60% over the past year.
CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.32% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CCJ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.88%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
3.2 Future
CCJ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.59% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCJ will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y44.59%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.58%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 92.56, CCJ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
67.14% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say CCJ is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.74, the valuation of CCJ can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.39. CCJ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCJ is more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCJ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CCJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 57.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.20%, CCJ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CCJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CCJ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCJ grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
CCJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As CCJ did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
CCJ pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CCJ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
NYSE:CCJ (11/19/2025, 2:58:31 PM)
86.085
+2.78 (+3.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.3%
Inst Owner Change-4.49%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target120.63 (40.13%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio1.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-77.2%
Max EPS beat(2)34.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-77.2%
Max EPS beat(4)34.2%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.8%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.38%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.94%
PT rev (1m)8.24%
PT rev (3m)14.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.74 | ||
| P/S | 15.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.7 | ||
| P/B | 7.75 | ||
| P/tB | 7.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.08%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY1.73%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY2.4%
SpS5.67
BVpS11.1
TBVpS11.04
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.24
Graham Number15.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROCE | 6.89% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.34% | ||
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.18% | ||
| GM | 27.34% | ||
| FCFM | 28.07% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)3.38%
ROE(5y)1.39%
ROIC(3y)2.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.37%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.38%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.11%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y32.23%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y32.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y26.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.65%
GM growth 3Y475.23%
GM growth 5Y13.99%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 134.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 184.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.54 |
F-Score8
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)75.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)63%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.27%
Profit Quality(3y)244.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y44.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.58%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y34.67%
FCF growth 1Y131.48%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y123.43%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%
CAMECO CORP / CCJ FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CCJ.
What is the valuation status of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CAMECO CORP (CCJ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAMECO CORP?
CAMECO CORP (CCJ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CAMECO CORP (CCJ) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is expected to grow by 156.24% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CAMECO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.24%.