CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
123.95 CAD
-0.77 (-0.62%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CCO is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. 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.
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.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.86%, CCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is below the industry average of 6.62%.
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
The Profit Margin of CCO (15.18%) is better than 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.
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 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 12.24 indicates that CCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.24, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.02, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.63% 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.
CCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 68.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.24 |
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.
CCO's Current ratio of 2.99 is amongst the best of 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.
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 44.59% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 95.35, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 59.27, the valuation of CCO can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CCO.
CCO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 95.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.09 |
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.
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)0.61
PEG (5Y)2.31
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.21%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
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
CCO pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
123.95
-0.77 (-0.62%)
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 Cap53.97B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target209.26 (68.83%)
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 | 95.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.27 | ||
| P/S | 15.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 42.8 | ||
| P/B | 7.96 | ||
| P/tB | 8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.09 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.05%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY1.69%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY2.34%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)2.31
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 | 12.24 |
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 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.