CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CFW - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1295844056 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
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.
Of the past 5 years CFW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CFW (1.45%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.75%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 70.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is in line with the industry average of 10.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.45% | ||
| ROE | 2.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% |
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 1.13%, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a worse Operating Margin (4.58%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.47%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.47% |
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 1.32, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, CFW is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CFW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CFW outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.19%
2.3 Liquidity
CFW has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFW has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CFW have decreased strongly by -87.89% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.51% 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)-87.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
3.2 Future
CFW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 85.93% yearly.
CFW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y235.14%
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.43, which indicates a correct valuation of CFW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CFW is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CFW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CFW is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.74, CFW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 |
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
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 85.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (7/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.55
-0.03 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap304.91M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.08 (14.93%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)25.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(2)298.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(4)298.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)48.57%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)32.46%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)17.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.13%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.64%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.89%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)-14.29%
PT rev (3m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 0.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)0.54
Fwd EY15.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY41.52%
SpS18.72
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.69
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.45% | ||
| ROE | 2.75% | ||
| ROCE | 10.7% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.88% | ||
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score4
WACC9.19%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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)-87.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y235.14%
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.22%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year204.31%
EBIT Next 3Y53.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-224.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.74%