CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
4.12 CAD
-0.03 (-0.72%)
Overall CFW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFW against 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.65%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.03%, CFW is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) which 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 177.00%.
| 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 worse Profit Margin (1.37%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Operating Margin of 4.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.79%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CFW has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CFW is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CFW's Altman-Z score of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 48.15% 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.
CFW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CFW outperforms 55.56% of 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 81.48% 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 -24.24%.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.13% in the past year.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% yearly.
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
CFW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 71.05% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.48, which indicates a correct valuation of CFW.
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 26.84. CFW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of CFW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CFW is on the same level as its industry peers.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CFW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFW is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
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)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CFW (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.12
-0.03 (-0.72%)
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 Cap353.87M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (5.83%)
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)101.11%
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)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)72.23%
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 | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.75%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY58.95%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.14
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 | 1.33 |
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
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)-24.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.49%
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
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 16.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 3 / 10.