CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
4.15 CAD
+0.01 (+0.24%)
Overall CFW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFW against 29 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CFW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CFW is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CFW was profitable.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CFW reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CFW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CFW has a worse Return On Assets (1.65%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CFW (3.03%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is significantly below the industry average of 163.40%.
| 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
CFW has a Profit Margin of 1.37%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
CFW has a worse Operating Margin (4.81%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.79%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% 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.
CFW has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CFW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.34, CFW is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.57, CFW is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CFW is not too dependend on debt financing.
CFW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CFW outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CFW (0.93) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
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 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CFW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.63%.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.13%.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% yearly.
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
CFW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 69.90% yearly.
CFW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y113.49%
EPS Next 2Y77.47%
EPS Next 3Y69.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.60 indicates a correct valuation of CFW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFW is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. CFW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of CFW.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CFW.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CFW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.26 |
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)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.47%
EPS Next 3Y69.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CFW (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.15
+0.01 (+0.24%)
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 Cap356.44M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (5.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)14.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)72.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.63%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY58.53%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.15
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 | 1.34 |
F-Score4
WACC8.7%
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 Y113.49%
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-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
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 6 / 10 to CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 16.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 3 / 10.