CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
8.96 CAD
+0.01 (+0.11%)
CJ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CJ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CJ is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CJ was profitable.
In the past year CJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
CJ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CJ has a better Return On Assets (5.45%) than 85.78% of its industry peers.
CJ has a better Return On Equity (8.59%) than 64.68% of its industry peers.
CJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.57%) for CJ is well above the current ROIC(6.45%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.59% | ||
| ROIC | 6.45% |
ROA(3y)14.43%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)18.59%
ROE(5y)-0.42%
ROIC(3y)12.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CJ has a Profit Margin of 16.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 78.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
CJ's Operating Margin of 24.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 78.90% of its industry peers.
CJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.96% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.7%
OM growth 5Y18.33%
PM growth 3Y-34.24%
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 CJ is still creating some value.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CJ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that CJ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CJ has a better Altman-Z score (1.98) than 70.64% of its industry peers.
CJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CJ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 62.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that CJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.48, CJ is not doing good in the industry: 72.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.48, CJ is doing worse than 66.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.36%.
The earnings per share for CJ have been decreasing by -28.40% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -9.30% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.36%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-43.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-13.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.93% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.04%
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue Next Year-14.17%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
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 accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.67, the valuation of CJ can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.07, CJ is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CJ's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.88%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.83, CJ pays a better dividend. On top of this CJ pays more dividend than 96.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 36.23%!
CJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CJ has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
CJ pays out 150.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of CJ has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP150.4%
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
TSX:CJ (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.96
+0.01 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.77%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.54 (-4.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.88% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP150.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)47.5%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)49.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)16.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.72%
Max EPS beat(4)49.37%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.99%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)2.57%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-12.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.17%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.96%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.35%
PT rev (3m)13.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.07 | ||
| P/S | 3.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY14.99%
SpS2.8
BVpS5.53
TBVpS5.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.59% | ||
| ROCE | 8.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.45% | ||
| OM | 24.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.96% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)14.43%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)18.59%
ROE(5y)-0.42%
ROIC(3y)12.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.57%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.57%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.48%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.47%
OM growth 3Y1.7%
OM growth 5Y18.33%
PM growth 3Y-34.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 228.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score4
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)141.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.08%
Profit Quality(3y)73.68%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.36%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-43.75%
EPS Next Y-40.04%
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-13.03%
Revenue Next Year-14.17%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.37%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year88.1%
EBIT Next 3Y36.62%
EBIT Next 5Y12.74%
FCF growth 1Y-121.04%
FCF growth 3Y-5.84%
FCF growth 5Y2.27%
OCF growth 1Y-5.76%
OCF growth 3Y25.54%
OCF growth 5Y15.58%
CARDINAL ENERGY LTD / CJ.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CJ.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?
CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?
The financial health rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is expected to decline by -40.04% in the next year.