CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CCO • CA13321L1085
163.77 CAD
-2.14 (-1.29%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 212 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes CCO very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CCO was profitable.
- CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Of the past 5 years CCO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.40%, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.85% 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CCO (4.86%) is better than 74.53% of its industry peers.
- CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is below the industry average of 6.59%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.18%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
- CCO has a Operating Margin of 18.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
- 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 53.30% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCO is destroying value.
- CCO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CCO has an Altman-Z score of 15.69. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 15.69, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 91.98% 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.
- CCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 68.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.96%
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 82.55% 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 74.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.69% over the past year.
- CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 61.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.69%
EPS 3Y61.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
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 27.27% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y44.57%
EPS Next 2Y34.14%
EPS Next 3Y28.34%
EPS Next 5Y27.27%
Revenue Next Year8.14%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.62%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 114.52 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.05. CCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 79.20.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CCO.
- CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 114.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 79.2 |
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 | 73.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 76.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 28.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.14%
EPS Next 3Y28.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.15%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.99.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
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
- 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 2Y34.14%
EPS Next 3Y28.34%
TSX:CCO (2/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
163.77
-2.14 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-13 2026-02-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners68.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap71.32B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts81.05
Price Target209.95 (28.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)9
Avg EPS beat(16)106.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.9%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)1.02%
PT rev (3m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 114.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 79.2 | ||
| P/S | 20.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 73.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.56 | ||
| P/B | 10.52 | ||
| P/tB | 10.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 76.21 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY0.87%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY1.26%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY1.77%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.38
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 | 15.69 |
F-Score8
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)130.69%
EPS 3Y61.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.19%
EPS Next Y44.57%
EPS Next 2Y34.14%
EPS Next 3Y28.34%
EPS Next 5Y27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
Revenue Next Year8.14%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.62%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year168.29%
EBIT Next 3Y53.8%
EBIT Next 5Y35.99%
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 6 / 10 to CCO.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CAMECO CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAMECO CORP?
CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is 114.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.52.
Is the dividend of CAMECO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.24%.