CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
8.98 CAD
+0.04 (+0.45%)
Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ scores excellent on profitability, but 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
CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
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
CJ's Return On Assets of 5.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CJ outperforms 86.51% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.59%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.65% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.62%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 16.96%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
CJ has a better Operating Margin (24.12%) than 77.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CJ has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CJ is creating some value.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
CJ has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. 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 (1.98) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
CJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 63.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CJ's Current ratio of 0.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CJ is outperformed by 74.42% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.48, CJ is doing worse than 68.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
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.
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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.93% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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-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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CJ.
63.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CJ.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
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-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.89%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.81. CJ pays more dividend than 96.28% 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 | 7.89% |
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.
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.
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 (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.98
+0.04 (+0.45%)
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 Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)451.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.53M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.37 (-6.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.89% |
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)7.06%
PT rev (3m)10.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.23 | ||
| P/S | 3.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY5.35%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY14.97%
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 | 1.98 |
F-Score4
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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-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.
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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.