CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
8.54 CAD
+0.18 (+2.15%)
Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
Of the past 5 years CJ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CJ (5.45%) is better than 85.98% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.59%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 82.71% 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 6.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) for CJ is well below the 3 year average (12.57%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CJ had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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's Profit Margin of 16.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 79.44% of its industry peers.
CJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CJ's Operating Margin of 24.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 79.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CJ has grown nicely.
| 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.
CJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 1.86. 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 Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 70.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.84%
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.
CJ has a worse Current ratio (0.48) than 71.03% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CJ (0.48) is worse than 64.49% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.40% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.30% in the last year.
CJ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.92% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CJ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.93% on average per year.
CJ is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.91% yearly.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.79, CJ is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than 64.49% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.13, CJ is valued on the expensive side.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. CJ is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 75.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
CJ's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.12% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.61%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.71. CJ pays more dividend than 96.26% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.61% |
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
150.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CJ. 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
8.54
+0.18 (+2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.77%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.54 (0%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP150.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.03%
PT rev (3m)9.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)33.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 3.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY15.73%
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score4
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 Year91.66%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CJ.CA.
What is the valuation status for CJ stock?
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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CJ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is expected to decline by -40.04% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 150.4%.