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CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock

5.01 CAD
-0.09 (-1.76%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CFW was profitable.
  • CFW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years CFW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years CFW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CFW.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFW.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CFW has a Return On Assets of 1.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CFW (3.03%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CFW (7.43%) 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 169.81%.
Industry RankSector 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
CFW.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFW.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • CFW has a worse Profit Margin (1.37%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.81%, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Gross Margin of CFW (8.79%) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
CFW.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFW.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CFW has more shares outstanding
  • CFW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CFW.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCFW.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CFW.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFW.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CFW has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CFW has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is in line with 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.
  • CFW's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, CFW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 5.57
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.62%
CFW.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFW.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, CFW is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying 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 85.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.72
CFW.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFW.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CFW have decreased strongly by -24.24% 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)-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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CFW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 71.05% on average per year.
  • 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 2Y69.71%
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

  • 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.
CFW.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFW.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CFW.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFW.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -20 -40 -60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CFW.
  • CFW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CFW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say CFW is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.14, the valuation of CFW can be described as correct.
  • CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.04
Fwd PE 16.14
CFW.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFW.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.26
EV/EBITDA 3.68
CFW.CA Per share dataCFW.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
  • CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 71.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y69.71%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CFW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CFW stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 20.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.64.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CFW stock?

The dividend rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.