CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCJ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
CCJ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CCJ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CCJ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCJ was profitable.
CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CCJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.73%, CCJ is not doing good in the industry: 64.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CCJ has a Return On Equity of 2.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCJ underperforms 65.24% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.13%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
CCJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCJ is below the current ROIC(4.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.73% | ||
| ROE | 2.7% | ||
| ROIC | 4.13% |
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's Profit Margin of 5.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 40.48% 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 16.30%, CCJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.96%, CCJ is not doing good in the industry: 63.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.48% | ||
| GM | 24.96% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCJ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCJ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCJ has more shares outstanding
CCJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.44 indicates that CCJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCJ has a Altman-Z score of 5.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCJ outperforms 92.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCJ is 1.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCJ, only 1.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCJ (1.85) is better than 81.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that CCJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
CCJ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 72.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that CCJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCJ (1.62) is better than 68.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CCJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CCJ (0.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.52%.
CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.32% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 21.18% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CCJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.18%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%40.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 44.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CCJ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y157.85%
EPS Next 2Y85.92%
EPS Next 3Y61.64%
EPS Next 5Y44.17%
Revenue Next Year14.59%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y11.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.29%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 97.28, the valuation of CCJ can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.86% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CCJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCJ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCJ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCJ is more expensive than 69.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. CCJ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 97.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.83 |
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 CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 61.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y85.92%
EPS Next 3Y61.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCJ has a yearly dividend return of 0.27%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of CCJ has falen by -31.49%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.06, CCJ is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.27, CCJ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.96%!
CCJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCJ has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
CCJ pays out 40.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CCJ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.52%
EPS Next 2Y85.92%
EPS Next 3Y61.64%
41.83
-0.3 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.88%
Inst Owner Change0.56%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.21B
Analysts84
Price Target83.03 (98.49%)
Short Float %4.15%
Short Ratio4.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP40.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-46.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(2)10.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-48.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)10.45%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.67%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.63%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.69%
PT rev (1m)-1.55%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 97.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.51 | ||
| P/S | 8.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.84 | ||
| P/B | 4.1 | ||
| P/tB | 4.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY1.03%
EPS(NY)1.12
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY2.66%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY3.47%
SpS5.02
BVpS10.2
TBVpS10.13
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.73% | ||
| ROE | 2.7% | ||
| ROCE | 5.86% | ||
| ROIC | 4.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.46% | ||
| OM | 16.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.48% | ||
| GM | 24.96% | ||
| FCFM | 22.12% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 403.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.44 |
F-Score7
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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)-21.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y157.85%
EPS Next 2Y85.92%
EPS Next 3Y61.64%
EPS Next 5Y44.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.18%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%40.21%
Revenue Next Year14.59%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y11.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.29%
EBIT growth 1Y79.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year178.23%
EBIT Next 3Y56.51%
EBIT Next 5Y40.69%
FCF growth 1Y29.77%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y31.56%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%