CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
3.52 CAD
+0.07 (+2.03%)
Taking everything into account, CFW scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CFW was compared to 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CFW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CFW has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CFW's Return On Assets of 0.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 74.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.50%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 70.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFW has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: CFW outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is significantly below the industry average of 169.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.77% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.62%, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW's Operating Margin of 4.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 70.37% of its industry peers.
CFW's Gross Margin of 8.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 85.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 8.86% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CFW has been increased compared to 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 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CFW (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFW is 9.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CFW, 9.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CFW has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.24) 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CFW (0.02) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CFW has a worse Current ratio (0.94) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. 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 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
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%.
Looking at the last year, CFW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.92% in the last year.
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)-15.92%
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 66.75% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.95%
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.1%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.08, which indicates a correct 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 (26.31), we can say CFW is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CFW to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say CFW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CFW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CFW is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.77 |
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 66.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.52
+0.07 (+2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap302.33M
Revenue(TTM)1.57B
Net Income(TTM)9.86M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.34 (23.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(4)298.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)33.76%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)37.45%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)25.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.3%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.28%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.75%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-130.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.62 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 0.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY8.89%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY13.35%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY61.62%
SpS18.44
BVpS7.64
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.77% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROCE | 11.65% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.08% | ||
| OM | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 8.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.55% |
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 Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 409.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score4
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y23.95%
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.92%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-24.81%
Revenue Next Year-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year208.46%
EBIT Next 3Y50.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y277.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y31.48%
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 2 / 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 14.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.46.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 2 / 10.