CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
127.48 CAD
-0.45 (-0.35%)
CCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CCO is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting 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.
In multiple years CCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.40%, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.76%, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is below the industry average of 6.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCO is below the current ROIC(4.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 Profit Margin of 15.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 77.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.12%, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.34%, CCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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
CCO 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, CCO has more shares outstanding
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 12.48. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO has a Altman-Z score of 12.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
CCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.02, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.98% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCO's Current ratio of 2.99 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 83.49% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.57, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.06% 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.
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 23.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y136.16%
EPS Next 2Y84.43%
EPS Next 3Y58.42%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue Next Year13.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
Revenue Next 3Y9.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 98.06, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 60.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 59.37 |
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 58.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y84.43%
EPS Next 3Y58.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.20%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, CCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
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.
As CCO 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
CCO pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y84.43%
EPS Next 3Y58.42%
TSX:CCO (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
127.48
-0.45 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target208.9 (63.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
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)23.44%
PT rev (3m)37.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.45 | ||
| P/S | 16.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.02 | ||
| P/B | 8.19 | ||
| P/tB | 8.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 59.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.02%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY1.65%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.75%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY2.27%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)2.37
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 | 12.48 |
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 Y136.16%
EPS Next 2Y84.43%
EPS Next 3Y58.42%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
Revenue Next Year13.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
Revenue Next 3Y9.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year161.87%
EBIT Next 3Y52.46%
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 136.16% in the next year.