CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CFWCA1295844056

Current stock price

6.32 CAD
+0.38 (+6.4%)
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This CFW.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CFW.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • CFW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of CFW (1.65%) is worse than 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • CFW's Return On Equity of 3.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • CFW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • CFW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.50%. This is below the industry average of 12.36%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of CFW (1.37%) is worse than 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • CFW has a worse Operating Margin (4.81%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 8.79%, CFW is doing worse than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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. CFW.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CFW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.63, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CFW has a Altman-Z score (1.63) which 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.
  • CFW has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 96.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 5.57
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.13%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CFW has a worse Current ratio (0.93) than 81.48% 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CFW underperforms 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. CFW.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CFW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.24%.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.13% in the past 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 68.97% on average per year.
  • CFW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y152.97%
EPS Next 2Y63.41%
EPS Next 3Y68.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2028 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. CFW.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.28, the valuation of CFW can be described as expensive.
  • 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 25.50. CFW is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.96, CFW is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CFW is valued a bit more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CFW to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say CFW is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 21.96
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

  • CFW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CFW is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies 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 10.62
EV/EBITDA 4.57
CFW.CA Per share dataCFW.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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 68.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y63.41%
EPS Next 3Y68.97%

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5. CFW.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

CFW.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD

TSX:CFW (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

6.32

+0.38 (+6.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners10.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap629.72M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts47.5
Price Target5.24 (-17.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)6.94%
PT rev (3m)20.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 21.96
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 10.62
P/OCF 3.02
P/B 0.94
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 4.57
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)0.59
FCFY9.41%
OCF(TTM)2.09
OCFY33.13%
SpS14.82
BVpS6.7
TBVpS6.7
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.63
F-Score4
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Y152.97%
EPS Next 2Y63.41%
EPS Next 3Y68.97%
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-10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year228.89%
EBIT Next 3Y53.38%
EBIT Next 5Y33.88%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CFW.CA.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 25.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.94.


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%.