CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
127.48 CAD
-0.45 (-0.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 212 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO 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 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.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.86%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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 6.57%.
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
The Profit Margin of CCO (15.18%) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
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 74.53% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Gross Margin of 27.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCO outperforms 52.83% of its industry peers.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for CCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.48, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.04% 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.
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.
CCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCO (0.15) is better than 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
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 83.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCO's Quick ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 74.06% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 23.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.98% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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.
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 98.06, 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 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 60.45, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. CCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CCO.
CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with 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.
CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 58.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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.
CCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.88.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.20, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCO grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
CCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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.