CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
3.49 CAD
+0.07 (+2.05%)
Taking everything into account, CFW scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CFW was compared to 29 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 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.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CFW (1.65%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Return On Equity of 3.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.43%, CFW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.81%, CFW is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Gross Margin of 8.79%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CFW underperforms 82.76% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CFW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CFW is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CFW has a Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CFW outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
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 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CFW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% 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.
CFW has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CFW underperforms 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%.
Measured over the past years, CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% on average per year.
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
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 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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.96, CFW is valued correctly.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. CFW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CFW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CFW is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CFW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CFW is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
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 69.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
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 | 0% |
TSX:CFW (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.49
+0.07 (+2.05%)
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 Cap299.76M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (24.93%)
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 | 13.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY19.77%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY69.6%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.12
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 | 1.27 |
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 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 13.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.45.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 3 / 10.