CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
7.5 CAD
+0.06 (+0.81%)
CJ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CJ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
CJ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.36%, CJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Return On Equity of 9.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 76.39% of its industry peers.
CJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) 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 | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% |
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
The Profit Margin of CJ (18.77%) is better than 78.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
The Operating Margin of CJ (26.69%) is better than 78.70% of its industry peers.
CJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.77% | ||
| 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
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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CJ has a better Altman-Z score (1.88) than 68.06% of its industry peers.
CJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CJ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 63.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.13%
2.3 Liquidity
CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that CJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CJ (0.57) is worse than 73.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, CJ is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.67%.
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.
Looking at the last year, CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.20% 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)-26.67%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-37.86%
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.
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-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue Next Year-14.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
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 13.64, CJ is valued correctly.
CJ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CJ is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.91, which indicates a correct valuation of CJ.
61.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say CJ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.68%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.90. CJ pays more dividend than 99.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.68% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CJ grows each year by 36.23%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
CJ pays out 131.26% 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.
DP131.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
TSX:CJ (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.5
+0.06 (+0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts78.46
Price Target7.55 (0.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP131.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.72%
Max EPS beat(2)49.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.44%
Max EPS beat(4)49.37%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.66%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.42%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-16.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.69%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-14.8%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 | ||
| P/S | 2.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)0.54
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY20.25%
SpS2.91
BVpS5.61
TBVpS5.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.73% | ||
| ROCE | 9.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.47% | ||
| OM | 26.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.77% | ||
| 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
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score4
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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)-26.67%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-37.86%
Revenue Next Year-14.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.15%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year113.34%
EBIT Next 3Y44.95%
EBIT Next 5Y12.74%
FCF growth 1Y-101%
FCF growth 3Y-5.84%
FCF growth 5Y2.27%
OCF growth 1Y-9.2%
OCF growth 3Y25.54%
OCF growth 5Y15.58%