CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CEU • CA15713J1049

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This CEU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CEU.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CEU was profitable.
  • In the past year CEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years CEU has always been profitable.
  • In multiple years CEU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
CEU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCEU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • CEU has a Return On Assets of 12.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CEU (25.54%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CEU (17.08%) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.65%
ROE 25.54%
ROIC 17.08%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CEU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.21%, CEU is in the better half of 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 has a Operating Margin of 10.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEU outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
  • CEU has a Gross Margin of 23.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEU outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
  • CEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.81%
PM (TTM) 8.21%
GM 23.69%
OM growth 3Y7.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y18.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.68%
GM growth 5Y5.9%
CEU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. CEU.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEU is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for CEU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CEU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCEU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CEU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CEU has an Altman-Z score of 5.61. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CEU's Altman-Z score of 5.61 is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
  • CEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEU would need 2.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CEU's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.62 is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 81.48% 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 (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 2.62
Altman-Z 5.61
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC8.18%
CEU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCEU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CEU has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CEU's Current ratio of 2.86 is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that CEU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CEU has a Quick ratio of 1.67. This is in the better half of the industry: CEU outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 1.67
CEU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. CEU.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.58%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CEU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 55.87% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.97% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CEU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.58%
EPS 3Y36.72%
EPS 5Y55.87%
EPS Q2Q%77.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.97%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y22.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.77%

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 12.89% on average per year.
  • CEU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%

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.
CEU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CEU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. CEU.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CEU.
  • CEU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. CEU is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.69, the valuation of CEU can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CEU.
  • CEU is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.23
Fwd PE 18.69
CEU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCEU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEU is valued expensively inside the industry as 92.59% of the companies are valued cheaper.
  • CEU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.27
EV/EBITDA 11.74
CEU.CA Per share dataCEU.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CEU's earnings are expected to grow with 16.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%

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5. CEU.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, CEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CEU is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

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
CEU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCEU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • CEU pays out 17.00% 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.
DP17%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
CEU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCEU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
CEU.CA Dividend Payout.CEU.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CEU.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CEU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP

TSX:CEU (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

18.61

+0.4 (+2.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)03-10
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners42.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)204.72M
Analysts78.18
Price Target15.24 (-18.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
DP17%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.13%
Max EPS beat(2)38.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.13%
Max EPS beat(4)38.96%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)13.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)14.04%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)14.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.82%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.66%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.13%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)18.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.23
Fwd PE 18.69
P/S 1.57
P/FCF 21.27
P/OCF 13.69
P/B 4.87
P/tB 5.62
EV/EBITDA 11.74
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY4.7%
OCF(TTM)1.36
OCFY7.31%
SpS11.88
BVpS3.82
TBVpS3.31
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number8.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.65%
ROE 25.54%
ROCE 21.25%
ROIC 17.08%
ROICexc 17.08%
ROICexgc 18.65%
OM 10.81%
PM (TTM) 8.21%
GM 23.69%
FCFM 7.36%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y18.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.68%
GM growth 5Y5.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 2.62
Debt/EBITDA 1.18
Cap/Depr 97.55%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage 7.87
Cash Conversion 76.33%
Profit Quality 89.71%
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 1.67
Altman-Z 5.61
F-Score6
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC2.09
Cap/Depr(3y)106.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.43%
Profit Quality(3y)114.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.58%
EPS 3Y36.72%
EPS 5Y55.87%
EPS Q2Q%77.78%
EPS Next Y8.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.09%
EPS Next 5Y12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.97%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y22.94%
Sales Q2Q%9.77%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y1.13%
EBIT growth 3Y17.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year53.94%
EBIT Next 3Y22.91%
EBIT Next 5Y17.98%
FCF growth 1Y-13.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y7.42%
OCF growth 1Y-6.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y12.74%

CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP / CEU.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 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 20.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.87.


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 8.21% in the next year.