CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
8.6 CAD
+0.15 (+1.78%)
Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 211 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
In the past year CJ was profitable.
CJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CJ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CJ has a Return On Assets of 5.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 85.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.59%, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Return On Invested Capital of 6.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CJ outperforms 80.57% of its industry peers.
CJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.57%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.57%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (16.96%) than 79.15% of its industry peers.
CJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.12%, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CJ is still creating some value.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CJ has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CJ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. 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 (1.91) is better than 70.14% 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.
CJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 62.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.84%
2.3 Liquidity
CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.48. 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 (0.48) is worse than 72.99% of its industry peers.
CJ has a Quick Ratio of 0.48. 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 Quick ratio of CJ (0.48) is worse than 65.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.30% in the past 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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CJ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.92.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CJ.
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 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CJ 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 8.59%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, CJ pays a better dividend. On top of this CJ pays more dividend than 97.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.59% |
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
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%
TSX:CJ (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.6
+0.15 (+1.78%)
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 Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.54 (-0.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.59% |
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%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY15.62%
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 | 1.91 |
F-Score4
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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.