CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CCO - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
CCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CCO 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 CCO was profitable.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.65%, CCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Return On Equity of 3.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCO outperforms 57.48% of its industry peers.
CCO has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.57%) than 71.96% of its industry peers.
CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.57%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% |
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
CCO has a Profit Margin of 7.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 62.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.38%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
CCO has a Gross Margin (26.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% |
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 CCO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 10.82. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.82, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.37, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that CCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.04%
2.3 Liquidity
CCO has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.71, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.26, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CCO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 41.32% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 29.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y139.17%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue Next Year12.57%
Revenue Next 2Y11.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
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 stable.
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 164.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. CCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.44, CCO is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 164.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CCO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CCO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 64.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 59.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)3.99
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.16%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.24, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.96%!
CCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCO 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
28.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
TSX:CCO (7/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
107.12
+2.87 (+2.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap46.63B
Analysts82.35
Price Target130.33 (21.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)10.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)10.45%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.84%
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)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.32%
PT rev (1m)13.61%
PT rev (3m)10.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)77.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 164.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.71 | ||
| P/S | 14.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 64.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.97 | ||
| P/B | 7.18 | ||
| P/tB | 7.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY0.61%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY2.05%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY1.55%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY2.04%
SpS7.56
BVpS14.91
TBVpS14.82
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)3.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.78% | ||
| OM | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% | ||
| FCFM | 22% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 291.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.82 |
F-Score8
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y139.17%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
Revenue Next Year12.57%
Revenue Next 2Y11.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
EBIT growth 1Y80.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year150.71%
EBIT Next 3Y53.03%
EBIT Next 5Y30.88%
FCF growth 1Y249.42%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y173.99%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%