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ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC (ESI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ESI - CA2935701078 - Common Stock

2.68 CAD
+0.14 (+5.51%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, ESI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESI was compared to 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ESI have multiple concerns. ESI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ESI has reported negative net income.
ESI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ESI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years ESI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ESI.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESI.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.67%, ESI is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
ESI has a worse Return On Equity (-3.51%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
ESI's Return On Invested Capital of 1.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ESI is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESI is significantly below the industry average of 169.80%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.67%
ROE -3.51%
ROIC 1.53%
ROA(3y)0.31%
ROA(5y)-1.4%
ROE(3y)0.76%
ROE(5y)-3.38%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ESI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of ESI (2.58%) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
ESI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 27.32%, ESI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.58%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.32%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y17.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y0.97%
ESI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ESI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ESI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ESI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ESI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ESI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingESI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ESI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that ESI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.24, ESI is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ESI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.45. This is a neutral value as ESI would need 4.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESI outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
ESI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating ESI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, ESI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.45
Altman-Z 1.24
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC9.69%
ESI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that ESI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.12, ESI is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ESI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ESI's Quick ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESI outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.98
ESI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ESI have decreased strongly by -247.06% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, ESI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.31% in the last year.
ESI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-247.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.31%
Revenue growth 3Y19.15%
Revenue growth 5Y1.14%
Sales Q2Q%-5.4%

3.2 Future

ESI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.23% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-26.71%
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y32.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
ESI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
ESI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ESI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ESI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ESI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESI is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.26
EV/EBITDA 3.79
ESI.CA Per share dataESI.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ESI's earnings are expected to grow with 32.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y32.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ESI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC

TSX:ESI (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

2.68

+0.14 (+5.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners5.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners26.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap495.24M
Revenue(TTM)1.65B
Net Income(TTM)-45.98M
Analysts70
Price Target2.98 (11.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-73.27%
Max EPS beat(2)50.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-389.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-1732.85%
Max EPS beat(4)199.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-192.31%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-140.13%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-36.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.64%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)37.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)37.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 2.26
P/OCF 1.2
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.38
EV/EBITDA 3.79
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY44.33%
OCF(TTM)2.23
OCFY83.04%
SpS8.91
BVpS7.1
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.67%
ROE -3.51%
ROCE 1.74%
ROIC 1.53%
ROICexc 1.53%
ROICexgc 1.53%
OM 2.58%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.32%
FCFM 13.33%
ROA(3y)0.31%
ROA(5y)-1.4%
ROE(3y)0.76%
ROE(5y)-3.38%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.14%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.14%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.68%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.05%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y26.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y17.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y0.97%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.45
Debt/EBITDA 2.49
Cap/Depr 55.4%
Cap/Sales 11.64%
Interest Coverage 0.56
Cash Conversion 105.87%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 1.24
F-Score4
WACC9.69%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)56.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-247.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
EPS Next Y-26.71%
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y32.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.31%
Revenue growth 3Y19.15%
Revenue growth 5Y1.14%
Sales Q2Q%-5.4%
Revenue Next Year-2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y18.92%
EBIT Next Year235.18%
EBIT Next 3Y51.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y1.75%
OCF growth 1Y-17.49%
OCF growth 3Y38.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.11%

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC / ESI.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ESI.CA.


What is the valuation status for ESI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC (ESI.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC?

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC (ESI.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ESI stock?

The financial health rating of ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC (ESI.CA) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC (ESI.CA) is expected to decline by -26.71% in the next year.