CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
124.82 CAD
+1.42 (+1.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CCO is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make CCO suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.40%, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Return On Equity of 7.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 62.33% of its industry peers.
CCO has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCO is below the industry average of 6.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) for CCO 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
CCO has a better Profit Margin (15.18%) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CCO (18.12%) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
CCO's Gross Margin of 27.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 50.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 12.25. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO's Altman-Z score of 12.25 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 92.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.02, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.09% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCO (0.15) is better than 69.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.99, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.57, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 176.60%, which is quite impressive.
CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.32% yearly.
CCO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
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.
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
CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 96.02.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 59.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.14 |
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.
CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)2.32
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
CCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.96%!
CCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
13.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
TSX:CCO (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
124.82
+1.42 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.35B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target209.26 (67.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
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)34.78%
PT rev (3m)43.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.69 | ||
| P/S | 15.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 43.11 | ||
| P/B | 8.02 | ||
| P/tB | 8.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY1.68%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.79%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY2.32%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)2.32
Graham Number21.34
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 | 12.25 |
F-Score8
WACC7.67%
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 5Y41.86%
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 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y35.06%
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 / CCO.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CCO.CA.
What is the valuation status for CCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAMECO CORP?
CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is CAMECO CORP?
The financial health rating of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is expected to grow by 156.24% in the next year.