CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
8.1 CAD
+0.06 (+0.75%)
Overall CJ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CJ against 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CJ has a expensive valuation and it also 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.
Of the past 5 years CJ 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CJ has a Return On Assets of 6.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 87.61% of its industry peers.
CJ has a better Return On Equity (9.73%) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.47%, CJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.89%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.77%, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
The Operating Margin of CJ (26.69%) is better than 79.82% 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
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.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. 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.
CJ has a better Altman-Z score (2.00) than 67.89% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CJ (0.22) is better than 63.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.89%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.57, CJ is doing worse than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, CJ is not doing good in the industry: 66.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
The earnings per share for CJ have been decreasing by -28.40% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.91% on average over the next years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.73 indicates a correct valuation of CJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. CJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35, the valuation of CJ can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CJ is cheaper than 79.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
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
CJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.07%, which is a nice return.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.34. CJ pays more dividend than 98.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CJ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.07% |
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.
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
CJ pays out 131.26% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP131.26%
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
TSX:CJ (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.1
+0.06 (+0.75%)
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 Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)468.07M
Net Income(TTM)87.87M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.03 (-0.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.07% |
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)6.42%
PT rev (3m)10.92%
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)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 | ||
| P/S | 2.79 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY6.79%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY18.75%
SpS2.91
BVpS5.61
TBVpS5.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.33
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
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 Turnover0.34
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 | 2 |
F-Score4
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-16.52%
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-17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.15%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year94.88%
EBIT Next 3Y40.35%
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%
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.