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CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

8.86 CAD
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Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CJ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 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.
  • CJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CJ has a Return On Assets of 5.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 85.98% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CJ (8.59%) is better than 65.89% of its industry peers.
  • CJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 82.24% 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CJ (16.96%) is better than 79.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
  • CJ has a Operating Margin of 24.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 79.91% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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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.
  • 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.
CJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CJ's Altman-Z score of 1.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 69.63% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.04%
CJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.48, CJ is doing worse than 71.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
CJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.46, the valuation of CJ can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than 65.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • CJ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.85.
  • CJ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.46
Fwd PE 19.85
CJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 74.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.7
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

  • CJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, which is a nice return.
  • CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. CJ pays more dividend than 97.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%

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.
  • The dividend of CJ decreased 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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%
CJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 / 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%.