CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
118.89 CAD
-1.66 (-1.38%)
Overall CCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CCO against 214 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! 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.
In the past 5 years CCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.57%, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Return On Equity of 7.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 62.15% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CCO (5.00%) is better than 72.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is below the industry average of 6.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCO is below the current ROIC(5.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5% |
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 14.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 75.70% of its industry peers.
CCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO's Operating Margin of 17.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 72.90% 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 26.54%, CCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% |
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
CCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 12.34 indicates that CCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO has a better Altman-Z score (12.34) than 91.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 91.12% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCO (0.15) is better than 66.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
CCO has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CCO has a better Current ratio (2.96) than 85.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCO has a better Quick ratio (1.75) than 76.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
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.
Looking at the last year, CCO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.18%.
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)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.18%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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 91.45, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. CCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 91.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.04 |
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)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.21
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.20%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.97, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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.
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
13.05% 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.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
TSX:CCO (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
118.89
-1.66 (-1.38%)
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 Cap51.76B
Revenue(TTM)3.14B
Net Income(TTM)533.55M
Analysts80
Price Target169.24 (42.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)34.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)34.2%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.09%
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)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.89%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)8.28%
PT rev (3m)19.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 91.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.85 | ||
| P/S | 14.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.72 | ||
| P/B | 7.68 | ||
| P/tB | 7.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.09%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY1.76%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY2.24%
SpS8.2
BVpS15.48
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.21
Graham Number21.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROCE | 7.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.46% | ||
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% | ||
| FCFM | 25.25% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.34 |
F-Score7
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)21.18%
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 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y34.67%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
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.