CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
9.52 CAD
+0.06 (+0.63%)
Overall CEU gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CEU 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 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
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
The Return On Assets of CEU (12.01%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
CEU's Return On Equity of 23.36% is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
CEU's Return On Invested Capital of 17.76% is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
CEU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.43%. This is above the industry average of 10.80%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.43%) for CEU is below the current ROIC(17.76%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
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 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
CEU's Gross Margin of 23.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
CEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
CEU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CEU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CEU has an Altman-Z score of 4.40. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CEU's Altman-Z score of 4.40 is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
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.
CEU's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEU (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.4 |
ROIC/WACC2.2
WACC8.07%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.12, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.69, CEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.56%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 49.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 8.36% 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)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 15.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CEU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
EPS Next 5Y15.69%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.49%
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 reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEU is valued a bit cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.18 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say CEU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEU is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CEU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%, CEU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, CEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CEU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.06%!
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
16.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CEU's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
TSX:CEU (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.52
+0.06 (+0.63%)
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 Cap2.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.42B
Net Income(TTM)184.43M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.44 (20.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
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)16.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.92 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY9.82%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY12.58%
SpS11.11
BVpS3.63
TBVpS3.15
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)0.24
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 | 4.4 |
F-Score4
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC2.2
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 Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y10.34%
EPS Next 5Y15.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.49%
EBIT growth 1Y10.11%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year28.86%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5Y9.95%
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 7 / 10 to CEU.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 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 11.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.63.
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 6.88% in the next year.