CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
12.99 CAD
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Overall CEU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEU against 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CEU scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CEU is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. 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
CEU has a Return On Assets of 10.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CEU (22.06%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
CEU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 163.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.43%) for CEU is below the current ROIC(16.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.98% | ||
| ROE | 22.06% | ||
| ROIC | 16.8% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.32%, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
CEU has a Operating Margin of 10.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEU outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.68%, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% 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 | 10.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 23.68% |
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
CEU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.69 indicates that CEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.69, CEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEU is 3.64, which is a good value as it means it would take CEU, 3.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEU's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.57, CEU is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.69 |
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
CEU has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CEU has a Current ratio of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that CEU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEU has a Quick ratio of 1.74. This is in the better half of the industry: CEU outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CEU have decreased by -6.02% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CEU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 49.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CEU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.79% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.02%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.79%
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.
CEU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y5.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65, the valuation of CEU can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CEU.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, CEU is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.16, CEU is valued correctly.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CEU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CEU indicates a rather expensive valuation: CEU more expensive than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.94 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CEU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CEU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.12.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.34, CEU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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
18.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CEU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
TSX:CEU (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.99
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)178.28M
Analysts80
Price Target12.81 (-1.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
DP18.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.13%
Max EPS beat(2)26.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.13%
Max EPS beat(4)26.51%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)13.49%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)16.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.4%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.18%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.83%
PT rev (1m)11.98%
PT rev (3m)25.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.56 | ||
| P/B | 3.43 | ||
| P/tB | 3.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY6%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY7.6%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)1.12
OCFY8.65%
SpS11.4
BVpS3.78
TBVpS3.28
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number8.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.98% | ||
| ROE | 22.06% | ||
| ROCE | 20.67% | ||
| ROIC | 16.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.31% | ||
| OM | 10.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 23.68% | ||
| FCFM | 5.63% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.69 |
F-Score5
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC2.13
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 Y3.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y5.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y2.12%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year31.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
EBIT Next 5Y11.84%
FCF growth 1Y-38.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y10.43%
OCF growth 1Y-20.35%
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 3 / 10 to CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 16.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.43.
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 3.49% in the next year.