CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
143.34 CAD
-3.15 (-2.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CCO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CCO is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes CCO very considerable 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.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.57%, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CCO (7.91%) is better than 61.43% of its industry peers.
CCO has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) than 72.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is below the industry average of 6.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CCO (14.94%) is better than 75.71% of its industry peers.
CCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Operating Margin of 17.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCO has a Gross Margin (26.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 14.44. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CCO (14.44) is better than 90.48% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.10, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that CCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
CCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.77%
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's Current ratio of 2.96 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 86.19% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CCO's Quick ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 77.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.50% over the past year.
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 34.68% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 43.49% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y150.59%
EPS Next 2Y86.09%
EPS Next 3Y57.42%
EPS Next 5Y43.49%
Revenue Next Year14.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y8.99%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 117.49, the valuation of CCO can be described as expensive.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 66.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, CCO is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 117.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CCO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CCO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 65.39 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)2.84
EPS Next 2Y86.09%
EPS Next 3Y57.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.11%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.34, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.11, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
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
13.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y86.09%
EPS Next 3Y57.42%
TSX:CCO (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
143.34
-3.15 (-2.15%)
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 Cap62.41B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)533.55M
Analysts81.05
Price Target168.11 (17.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)10.4%
PT rev (3m)26.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 117.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.76 | ||
| P/S | 17.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 69.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 53.92 | ||
| P/B | 9.26 | ||
| P/tB | 9.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 65.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY0.85%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY1.5%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.44%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY1.85%
SpS8.2
BVpS15.48
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)2.84
Graham Number20.62
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 | 14.44 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
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)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
EPS Next Y150.59%
EPS Next 2Y86.09%
EPS Next 3Y57.42%
EPS Next 5Y43.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
Revenue Next Year14.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y8.99%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y32.66%
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 150.59% in the next year.