CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
112.71 CAD
+2.37 (+2.15%)
Overall CCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CCO against 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CCO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CCO is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, CCO could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCO had positive earnings in the past year.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CCO has a Return On Assets of 5.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
CCO has a better Return On Equity (7.91%) than 61.57% of its industry peers.
CCO's Return On Invested Capital of 5.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 72.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCO is below the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5% |
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's Profit Margin of 14.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 75.46% of its industry peers.
CCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Operating Margin of 17.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 72.69% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Gross Margin (26.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% |
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.
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.62 indicates that CCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO has a Altman-Z score of 11.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 90.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that CCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
CCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 67.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.96 indicates that CCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.96, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCO has a Quick ratio of 1.75. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 78.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.50%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 34.68% 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)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
3.2 Future
CCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.73% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
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
CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 92.39.
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 (27.41), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.78, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53.78 |
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 | 54.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 51.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCO'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 CCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.90, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCO grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
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
13.05% 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.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
TSX:CCO (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
112.71
+2.37 (+2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.07B
Analysts82.22
Price Target152.28 (35.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)34.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)34.2%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.09%
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)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.89%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)8.13%
PT rev (3m)32.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53.78 | ||
| P/S | 13.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 42.4 | ||
| P/B | 7.28 | ||
| P/tB | 7.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 51.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY1.08%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY1.86%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.84%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY2.36%
SpS8.2
BVpS15.48
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROCE | 7.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.46% | ||
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% | ||
| FCFM | 25.25% |
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 Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.62 |
F-Score7
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
EPS Next Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year200.7%
EBIT Next 3Y51.58%
EBIT Next 5Y32.36%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%