CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
4.12 CAD
-0.03 (-0.72%)
Taking everything into account, CFW scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CFW was compared to 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CFW have multiple concerns. 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.
In the past year CFW had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.65%, CFW is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CFW (3.03%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is significantly below the industry average of 177.00%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 1.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
CFW has a worse Operating Margin (4.81%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
CFW has a worse Gross Margin (8.79%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CFW is still 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
CFW has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CFW's Altman-Z score of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFW is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CFW, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, CFW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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.
CFW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CFW outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.75%
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.
CFW has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Quick 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.
CFW's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 81.48% 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 -24.24%.
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)-24.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.49%
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 71.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CFW will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
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
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
CFW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.48.
CFW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. CFW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89, the valuation of CFW can be described as 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 23.40. CFW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CFW is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFW is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 71.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CFW (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.12
-0.03 (-0.72%)
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 Cap353.87M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (5.83%)
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)101.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.58%
Max EPS beat(4)298.04%
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)39.03%
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)72.23%
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 | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.75%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY58.95%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.14
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 | 1.33 |
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
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)-24.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.49%
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
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 16.48 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.