CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
11.09 CAD
+1.56 (+16.37%)
Taking everything into account, CEU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEU was compared to 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CEU could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEU had positive earnings in the past year.
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 better Return On Assets (12.01%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Return On Equity of 23.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEU (17.76%) is better than 92.59% 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 170.16%.
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
CEU has a better Profit Margin (7.63%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.19%, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEU is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CEU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CEU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.68 indicates that CEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.68, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEU would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.13) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CEU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is comparable 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 | 4.68 |
ROIC/WACC2.22
WACC8.01%
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.
The Current ratio of CEU (3.12) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. 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 better Quick ratio (1.69) 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 has been growing slightly by 2.56% over the past year.
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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.36% 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)2.56%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CEU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.86 indicates a correct valuation of CEU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
CEU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.90 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEU.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CEU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CEU is more expensive than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CEU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. 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 3.39.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CEU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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 16.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CEU is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
TSX:CEU (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.09
+1.56 (+16.37%)
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 Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)2.42B
Net Income(TTM)184.43M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.44 (3.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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)12.19%
PT rev (3m)14.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.9 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY10.8%
SpS11.11
BVpS3.63
TBVpS3.15
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham Number8.08
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 | 4.68 |
F-Score4
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC2.22
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)2.56%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%15%
EPS Next Y6.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.11%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year28.86%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.1%
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 13.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.06.
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 6.7% in the next year.