CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CJ • CA14150G4007
Current stock price
10.98 CAD
+0.05 (+0.46%)
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This CJ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CJ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- CJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CJ has always been profitable.
- CJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CJ (1.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CJ's Return On Equity of 2.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CJ (5.31%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is in line with the industry average of 6.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.53% | ||
| ROE | 2.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)14.25%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
1.3 Margins
- CJ has a Profit Margin (4.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
- CJ has a Operating Margin of 19.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CJ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.73% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. CJ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CJ is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CJ has been increased compared to 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 2.37. 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 2.37. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 62.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.54. 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 (0.54) than 72.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CJ has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: CJ underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. CJ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.84%.
- Measured over the past years, CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -38.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue for CJ has decreased by -12.01% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, CJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.84%
EPS 3Y-38.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.31%
Sales Q2Q%-12.37%
3.2 Future
- CJ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.83% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-38.96%
EPS Next 2Y-0.03%
EPS Next 3Y34.6%
EPS Next 5Y-22.83%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CJ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.40, CJ is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 39.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CJ.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CJ.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, CJ is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CJ's earnings are expected to grow with 34.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.03%
EPS Next 3Y34.6%
5. CJ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.59%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.52. CJ pays more dividend than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CJ grows each year by 89.32%, which is quite nice.
- 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)89.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- CJ pays out 557.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CJ's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP557.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.03%
EPS Next 3Y34.6%
CJ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CJ (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
10.98
+0.05 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners7.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners19.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)439.43M
Net Income(TTM)20.80M
Analysts77.14
Price Target9.69 (-11.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)89.32%
DP557.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)47.06%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)48.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.72%
Max EPS beat(4)49.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.75%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.95%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-12.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.68%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)9.09%
PT rev (3m)13.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-31.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.98 | ||
| P/S | 4.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY2.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY10.86%
SpS2.53
BVpS4.82
TBVpS4.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.53% | ||
| ROE | 2.49% | ||
| ROCE | 7.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.31% | ||
| OM | 19.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.73% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)14.25%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
ROICexc(3y)8.2%
ROICexc(5y)10.16%
ROICexgc(3y)8.2%
ROICexgc(5y)10.16%
ROCE(3y)10.82%
ROCE(5y)13.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.64%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.64%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 202.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 50.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score5
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)169.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.84%
EPS 3Y-38.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
EPS Next Y-38.96%
EPS Next 2Y-0.03%
EPS Next 3Y34.6%
EPS Next 5Y-22.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.31%
Sales Q2Q%-12.37%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.64%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year191.82%
EBIT Next 3Y71.62%
EBIT Next 5Y28.7%
FCF growth 1Y-121.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.45%
OCF growth 3Y-15.04%
OCF growth 5Y36.59%
CARDINAL ENERGY LTD / CJ.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CJ.CA.
What is the valuation status for CJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 4 / 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 -38.96% 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 557.21%.