CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CCO - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CCO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CCO was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CCO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CCO's Return On Assets of 2.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Return On Equity (3.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCO's Return On Invested Capital of 4.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 70.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is significantly below the industry average of 7.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.57%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% |
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 better Profit Margin (7.55%) than 60.95% of its industry peers.
CCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO's Operating Margin of 17.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.31%, CCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.19% 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 | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCO is destroying value.
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
CCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 10.14. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CCO (10.14) is better than 90.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.37 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 88.57% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
CCO has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.71, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. 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 (1.26) than 70.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.00%.
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.
CCO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.88%.
Measured over the past years, CCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
3.2 Future
CCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.39% yearly.
CCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y137.76%
EPS Next 2Y88.79%
EPS Next 3Y60.19%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue Next Year12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y10.12%
Revenue Next 3Y8.37%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 153.18, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CCO.
CCO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.06, the valuation of CCO can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CCO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, CCO is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 153.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.06 |
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 | 59.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 50.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 60.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.71
EPS Next 2Y88.79%
EPS Next 3Y60.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.16%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.26, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.16, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
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
28.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28%
EPS Next 2Y88.79%
EPS Next 3Y60.19%
TSX:CCO (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
99.57
+0.36 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.34B
Analysts82.35
Price Target130.33 (30.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)10.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)10.45%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.84%
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)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.32%
PT rev (1m)15%
PT rev (3m)10.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)99.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)88.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 153.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.06 | ||
| P/S | 13.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 45.51 | ||
| P/B | 6.68 | ||
| P/tB | 6.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 50.54 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY0.65%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY2.22%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY1.67%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY2.2%
SpS7.56
BVpS14.91
TBVpS14.82
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.78% | ||
| OM | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% | ||
| FCFM | 22% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 291.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.14 |
F-Score8
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y137.76%
EPS Next 2Y88.79%
EPS Next 3Y60.19%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
Revenue Next Year12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y10.12%
Revenue Next 3Y8.37%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
EBIT growth 1Y80.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year150.71%
EBIT Next 3Y53.03%
EBIT Next 5Y30.88%
FCF growth 1Y249.42%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y173.99%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%