CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
3.24 CAD
-0.04 (-1.22%)
Overall CFW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFW against 28 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CFW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CFW is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CFW was profitable.
In the past year CFW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CFW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CFW has a worse Return On Assets (1.65%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.03%, CFW is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.43%, CFW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is significantly below the industry average of 163.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-5.17%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)-13.78%
ROIC(3y)9.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CFW (1.37%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
CFW's Operating Margin of 4.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.79%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.37% | ||
| GM | 8.79% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CFW is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CFW remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CFW has more shares outstanding
CFW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CFW (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CFW has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as CFW would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, CFW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CFW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
CFW has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CFW (0.72) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CFW have decreased strongly by -25.63% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.13% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%161.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-24.81%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 69.90% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y57.48%
EPS Next 2Y77.47%
EPS Next 3Y69.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.96, the valuation of CFW can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CFW is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.35, the valuation of CFW can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CFW.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.52. CFW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFW is valued cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CFW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 69.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.47%
EPS Next 3Y69.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.24
-0.04 (-1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners17.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap278.28M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (34.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)176.49%
Min EPS beat(2)54.97%
Max EPS beat(2)298.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)101.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(4)298.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)48.56%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)57.81%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)39.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.68%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.9%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.27%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.94%
PT rev (1m)0.59%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)24.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | 0.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY21.3%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY74.97%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.03% | ||
| ROCE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.44% | ||
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.37% | ||
| GM | 8.79% | ||
| FCFM | 4.01% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-5.17%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)-13.78%
ROIC(3y)9.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.19%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 293.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score4
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)115.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%161.25%
EPS Next Y57.48%
EPS Next 2Y77.47%
EPS Next 3Y69.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-24.81%
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year223.45%
EBIT Next 3Y53.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.74%
CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD / CFW.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CFW.CA.
What is the valuation status for CFW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CFW stock?
CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 12.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.42.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 3 / 10.