CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
12.55 CAD
+0.37 (+3.04%)
Overall CEU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEU against 27 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. These ratings could make CEU a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEU was profitable.
CEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CEU 4 years were profitable.
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 85.19% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Return On Equity of 22.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.80%, CEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEU is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.80%) for CEU is above the 3 year average (15.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
CEU has a better Profit Margin (7.32%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CEU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.95%, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.68%, CEU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
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
The debt/assets ratio for CEU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CEU has an Altman-Z score of 4.62. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CEU has a Altman-Z score of 4.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.64, CEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CEU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC7.82%
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 92.59% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.74, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEU shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.02%.
CEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 49.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.79% in the last year.
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)5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.51%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.19%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
CEU is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.09.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CEU.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CEU is valued slightly cheaper.
CEU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.59.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, CEU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
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 | 19.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
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)4.59
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, CEU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.28, CEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CEU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.06%!
CEU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 18.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CEU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
TSX:CEU (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
12.55
+0.37 (+3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)178.28M
Analysts80
Price Target12.81 (2.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
DP18.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)25.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.32 | ||
| P/tB | 3.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY6.22%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)1.12
OCFY8.95%
SpS11.4
BVpS3.78
TBVpS3.28
PEG (NY)4.59
PEG (5Y)0.33
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 | 4.62 |
F-Score5
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC2.15
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 Y3.51%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y2.12%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year32.68%
EBIT Next 3Y16.59%
EBIT Next 5Y11.79%
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.
What is the valuation status of CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is 16.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.32.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is expected to grow by 3.51% in the next year.