CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
117.61 CAD
+5.66 (+5.06%)
CCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CCO is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make CCO a good candidate 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CCO has a better Return On Assets (5.40%) than 86.05% of its industry peers.
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 Return On Invested Capital of 4.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 73.95% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is below the industry average of 6.62%.
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's Profit Margin of 15.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 76.28% 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 73.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.34%, CCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.61 indicates that CCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO has a Altman-Z score of 11.61. This is amongst the best in 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.
CCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 91.63% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
CCO has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CCO has a Current ratio of 2.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 85.58% 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.
CCO has a better Quick ratio (1.57) than 75.81% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 44.59% 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 8.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y44.59%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.58%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 90.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56.24, 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 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 90.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.79 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
CCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.81.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.21, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
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.
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
13.24% 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.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
TSX:CCO (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
117.61
+5.66 (+5.06%)
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 Cap51.21B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target209.26 (77.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
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)4.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 90.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.24 | ||
| P/S | 14.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.61 | ||
| P/B | 7.55 | ||
| P/tB | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.11%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY1.78%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.9%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY2.46%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)2.19
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 | 11.61 |
F-Score8
WACC7.66%
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 5Y44.59%
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 5Y8.58%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y34.67%
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.