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CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock

8.88 CAD
+0.04 (+0.45%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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 has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CJ does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
CJ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

CJ's Return On Assets of 5.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CJ outperforms 85.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CJ (8.59%) is better than 64.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CJ (6.45%) is better 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 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 RankSector 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
CJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

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.
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 RankSector 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
CJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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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
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
The Altman-Z score of CJ (1.98) is better 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.79%
CJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CJ's Current ratio of 0.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CJ is outperformed by 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's Quick ratio of 0.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CJ is outperformed by 66.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.48
Quick Ratio 0.48
CJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CJ have decreased strongly by -28.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.40% on average per year.
CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.30%.
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

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.
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.
CJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M
CJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CJ.
64.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.90, the valuation of CJ can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CJ.
CJ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.5
Fwd PE 19.9
CJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than 73.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.78
CJ.CA Per share dataCJ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4 5

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.14%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.49, CJ pays a better dividend. On top of this CJ pays more dividend than 96.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.96, CJ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.14%

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.
CJ has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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%
CJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
CJ.CA Dividend Payout.CJ.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CJ.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARDINAL ENERGY LTD

TSX:CJ (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

8.88

+0.04 (+0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners7.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.77%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.43B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.54 (-3.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.14%
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP150.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.06)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.5
Fwd PE 19.9
P/S 3.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.61
P/B 1.61
P/tB 1.61
EV/EBITDA 7.78
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY15.13%
SpS2.8
BVpS5.53
TBVpS5.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CJ.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?

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.