CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
9.13 CAD
-0.02 (-0.22%)
Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CJ does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CJ (5.45%) is better than 85.38% 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 63.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.45%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.83% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.57%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.73%.
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 77.36% 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 77.36% 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
CJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.01, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.40% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CJ (0.24) is better than 61.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.88%
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.
CJ has a worse Current ratio (0.48) than 75.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.48, CJ is not doing good in the industry: 70.28% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.35% over the past 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.
Looking at the last year, CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.30% in the last year.
CJ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.35%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.72%
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.
CJ is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue Next Year-17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.63, which indicates a correct valuation of CJ.
66.98% 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 25.07.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CJ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CJ.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CJ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.31, CJ pays a better dividend. On top of this CJ pays more dividend than 97.17% 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
TSX:CJ (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.13
-0.02 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.03 (-12.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP150.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)2.72%
PT rev (3m)6.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.55 | ||
| P/S | 3.26 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY7.34%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY14.72%
SpS2.8
BVpS5.53
TBVpS5.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.13
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 | 2.01 |
F-Score4
WACC7.88%
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)6.35%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.72%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
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-17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.37%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year94.88%
EBIT Next 3Y40.35%
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 -43.12% in the next year.