CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
11.98 CAD
+0.15 (+1.27%)
CEU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CEU has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CEU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes CEU very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEU was profitable.
In the past year CEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
CEU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CEU reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.01%, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU has a better Return On Equity (23.36%) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEU is significantly below the industry average of 169.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.76%) for CEU is above the 3 year average (15.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.01% | ||
| ROE | 23.36% | ||
| ROIC | 17.76% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)4.79%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.63%, CEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CEU's Operating Margin of 11.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
CEU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.78%, CEU is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 23.78% |
OM growth 3Y25.33%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y24.88%
PM growth 5Y28.07%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y2.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEU is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.77 indicates that CEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.77, CEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEU is 3.13, which is a good value as it means it would take CEU, 3.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.13, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CEU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
CEU has a Current Ratio of 3.12. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CEU has a Current ratio of 3.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that CEU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CEU (1.69) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CEU have decreased by -6.02% in the last year.
CEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 49.08% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.79% in the past year. This is quite good.
CEU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.02%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.79%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CEU will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.32%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
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.
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 15.36, CEU is valued correctly.
CEU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. CEU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CEU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.19.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CEU.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. CEU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEU is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CEU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CEU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CEU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.63
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, CEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CEU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CEU grows each year by 14.06%, which is quite nice.
CEU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CEU has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CEU pays out 16.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CEU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP16.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
TSX:CEU (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.98
+0.15 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.56B
Revenue(TTM)2.35B
Net Income(TTM)184.43M
Analysts81.67
Price Target12.14 (1.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
DP16.36%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.23%
Max EPS beat(2)26.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.11%
Max EPS beat(4)26.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.27%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.64%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)22.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)19.06%
PT rev (3m)21.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY6.51%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY8.2%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY10.19%
SpS11.32
BVpS3.7
TBVpS3.21
PEG (NY)4.63
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number8.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.01% | ||
| ROE | 23.36% | ||
| ROCE | 21.85% | ||
| ROIC | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.37% | ||
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 23.78% | ||
| FCFM | 6.21% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)4.79%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.67%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y41.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.93%
OM growth 3Y25.33%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y24.88%
PM growth 5Y28.07%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y2.9%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
F-Score4
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC2.23
Cap/Depr(3y)97.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.02%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y3.32%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.79%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y10.11%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year31.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.93%
EBIT Next 5Y11.84%
FCF growth 1Y32.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y10.43%
OCF growth 1Y40.88%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y10.22%
CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP / CEU.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CEU.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is 15.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.24.
What is the expected EPS growth for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is expected to grow by 3.32% in the next year.