CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
9.08 CAD
-0.06 (-0.66%)
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
CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.45%, CJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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's Profit Margin of 16.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 78.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
The Operating Margin of CJ (24.12%) is better than 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
CJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CJ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. 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 2.00. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
CJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 62.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CJ (0.48) is worse than 72.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CJ has a worse Quick ratio (0.48) than 66.06% 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.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
CJ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -16.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CJ will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.91% on average per year.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.92, CJ is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CJ is cheaper than 64.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. CJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CJ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.34.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CJ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CJ is cheaper than 73.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CJ has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
CJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.88%, which is a nice return.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.83. CJ pays more dividend than 96.79% of the companies 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of CJ decreased 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.
CJ's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP150.4%
EPS Next 2Y-18.38%
EPS Next 3Y-4.12%
TSX:CJ (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.08
-0.06 (-0.66%)
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 Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.54 (-5.95%)
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 | 18.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.34 | ||
| P/S | 3.24 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.29%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY14.79%
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 | 2 |
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.
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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.