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
- CHX had positive earnings in the past year.
- CHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CHX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- CHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CHX has a Return On Assets of 8.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHX outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.29%, CHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.15%, CHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.65%. This is in line with the industry average of 13.17%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.15%) for CHX is above the 3 year average (13.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.20%, CHX is doing good in 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.
- The Operating Margin of CHX (14.41%) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CHX (33.16%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
- 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
- CHX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, CHX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 Altman-Z score of 3.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHX outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CHX is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHX, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is in the better half 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.
- CHX has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that CHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CHX has a better Quick ratio (1.62) than 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
- The earnings per share for CHX have decreased by -1.63% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- CHX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.17%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.80% on average over the next years.
- CHX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.26, which indicates a correct valuation of CHX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHX is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CHX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, 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 is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say CHX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CHX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CHX.
| 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
- CHX has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
- CHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.99, CHX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| 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
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 NumberN/A
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.