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

Canada - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock

3.12 CAD
0 (0%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

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 is valued correctly, 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

CFW has a Return On Assets of 0.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CFW (1.50%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CFW's Return On Invested Capital of 8.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CFW is significantly below the industry average of 170.16%.
Industry RankSector 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
CFW.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFW.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CFW (0.62%) is worse than 74.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.98%, CFW is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.86%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector 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
CFW.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFW.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CFW is 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.
CFW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CFW.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCFW.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CFW has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. 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 of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CFW outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
CFW has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CFW would need 9.24 years to pay back of 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CFW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 1.27
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.86%
CFW.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFW.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CFW has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of CFW (0.94) is worse than 85.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CFW (0.75) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.75
CFW.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFW.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -92.55% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.63% 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)-92.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%

3.2 Future

CFW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 66.75% yearly.
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.
CFW.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFW.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.00, CFW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CFW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.96, which indicates a very decent valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CFW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26
Fwd PE 9.96
CFW.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFW.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 92.59% 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 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.64
EV/EBITDA 2.64
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

CFW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 66.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CFW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD

TSX:CFW (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.12

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11
Inst Owners13.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap267.98M
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)9.86M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.34 (39.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)176.5%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-131.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26
Fwd PE 9.96
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 6.64
P/OCF 1.44
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA 2.64
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY15.06%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY69.53%
SpS18.44
BVpS7.64
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.27
F-Score4
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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)-92.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.93%
EPS Next Y23.95%
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%
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 5 / 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 26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.


How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?

The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 2 / 10.