CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CHX • US15872M1045
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This CHX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CHX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CHX was profitable.
- CHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CHX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CHX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.37%, CHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHX's Return On Equity of 15.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHX outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- CHX has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.15%) than 88.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHX is significantly above the industry average of 6.92%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.65%) for CHX is below the current ROIC(14.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 15.29% | ||
| ROIC | 14.15% |
ROA(3y)7.83%
ROA(5y)1.06%
ROE(3y)15.08%
ROE(5y)1.18%
ROIC(3y)13.65%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.20%, CHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHX has grown nicely.
- CHX has a Operating Margin of 14.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHX outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHX has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.16%, CHX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.2% | ||
| GM | 33.16% |
OM growth 3Y32.96%
OM growth 5Y8.66%
PM growth 3Y33.74%
PM growth 5Y13.82%
GM growth 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. CHX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHX is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CHX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CHX has more shares outstanding
- CHX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.65 indicates that CHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CHX has a better Altman-Z score (3.65) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
- CHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.74, CHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CHX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that CHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.25, CHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.62 indicates that CHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CHX's Quick ratio of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 |
3. CHX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CHX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.63%.
- CHX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.09% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.17% in the last year.
- CHX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
EPS 3Y44.49%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.17%
Revenue growth 3Y5.73%
Revenue growth 5Y26.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CHX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.36%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
EPS Next 5Y6.8%
Revenue Next Year-5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. CHX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.26 indicates a correct valuation of CHX.
- 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CHX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.24 indicates a correct valuation of CHX.
- CHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say CHX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- CHX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CHX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of CHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
5. CHX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, CHX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.91, CHX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CHX decreases each year by -47.78%.
- CHX has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-47.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.7%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
CHX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
25.81
-0.79 (-2.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Industry Strength89.44
Industry Growth41.61
Earnings (Last)07-18 2025-07-18/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners95.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.99%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.94B
Revenue(TTM)3.58B
Net Income(TTM)293.14M
Analysts86.67
Price Target42.23 (63.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)-47.78%
DP24.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)0.36%
Max EPS beat(2)14.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.69%
Max EPS beat(4)14.53%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.56%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.71%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.06%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.58 | ||
| P/tB | 4.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)1.95
Fwd EY7.56%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY6.93%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY9.77%
SpS18.68
BVpS10.01
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 15.29% | ||
| ROCE | 18.98% | ||
| ROIC | 14.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.07% | ||
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.2% | ||
| GM | 33.16% | ||
| FCFM | 9.57% |
ROA(3y)7.83%
ROA(5y)1.06%
ROE(3y)15.08%
ROE(5y)1.18%
ROIC(3y)13.65%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
ROICexc(3y)15.86%
ROICexc(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc(3y)28.04%
ROICexgc(5y)19.36%
ROCE(3y)18.31%
ROCE(5y)12.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y46.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.42%
OM growth 3Y32.96%
OM growth 5Y8.66%
PM growth 3Y33.74%
PM growth 5Y13.82%
GM growth 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
F-Score6
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)53.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.1%
Profit Quality(3y)155.68%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
EPS 3Y44.49%
EPS 5Y11.09%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y6.36%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
EPS Next 5Y6.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.17%
Revenue growth 3Y5.73%
Revenue growth 5Y26.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
Revenue Next Year-5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y0.17%
EBIT growth 3Y40.57%
EBIT growth 5Y37.22%
EBIT Next Year52.58%
EBIT Next 3Y14.47%
EBIT Next 5Y9.48%
FCF growth 1Y-23.96%
FCF growth 3Y22.54%
FCF growth 5Y31.03%
OCF growth 1Y-12.01%
OCF growth 3Y21.57%
OCF growth 5Y30.48%
CHAMPIONX CORP / CHX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CHX.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHAMPIONX CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) stock?
CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of CHAMPIONX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) is 14.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.58.
Can you provide the financial health for CHX stock?
The financial health rating of CHAMPIONX CORP (CHX) is 8 / 10.