CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
12.19 CAD
-0.06 (-0.49%)
Overall CEU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEU against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CEU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, CEU is valued expensive at the moment. 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.
In multiple years CEU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.98%, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU's Return On Equity of 22.06% is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEU is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
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
CEU has a better Profit Margin (7.32%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.95%, CEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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 62.07% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CEU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CEU has an Altman-Z score of 4.57. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEU (4.57) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
CEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.64. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEU would need 3.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.64) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that 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 41.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.57 |
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC7.98%
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's Current ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CEU outperforms 93.10% 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 72.41% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 49.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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 13.72% 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 4.71% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.63 indicates a correct valuation of CEU.
CEU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CEU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.35, which indicates a correct valuation of CEU.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, CEU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 |
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 79.31% 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 | 18.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
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)4.47
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%, CEU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CEU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.28.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CEU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
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
18.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CEU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.71%
TSX:CEU (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.19
-0.06 (-0.49%)
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 Cap2.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)178.28M
Analysts80
Price Target12.81 (5.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
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)5.51%
PT rev (3m)25.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.22 | ||
| P/tB | 3.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY5.27%
OCF(TTM)1.12
OCFY9.22%
SpS11.4
BVpS3.78
TBVpS3.28
PEG (NY)4.47
PEG (5Y)0.32
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 | 4.57 |
F-Score5
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC2.1
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 15.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.22.
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.