LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:LCX - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock
0.7 CAD
+0.03 (+4.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LCX. LCX was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LCX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LCX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LCX was profitable.
In the past year LCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
LCX had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LCX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -32.90%, LCX is doing worse than 71.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LCX (-45.24%) is worse than 64.95% of its industry peers.
LCX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.85%) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -32.9% | ||
| ROE | -45.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.85% |
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LCX has a better Operating Margin (14.47%) than 62.62% of its industry peers.
LCX has a better Gross Margin (67.81%) than 82.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 67.81% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LCX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCX has more shares outstanding
LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LCX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.42, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LCX (0.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LCX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LCX outperforms 67.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.44, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 72.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.44, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 65.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LCX have decreased strongly by -563.87% in the last year.
The Revenue for LCX has decreased by -26.73% in the past year. This is quite bad
LCX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 483.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-563.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-55.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -52.20% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
LCX is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -19.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-83.88%
EPS Next 3Y-70.38%
EPS Next 5Y-52.2%
Revenue Next Year-41.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-38.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.65%
3.3 Evolution
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.63, the valuation of LCX can be described as very cheap.
LCX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.96, the valuation of LCX can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LCX.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say LCX is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LCX indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCX is cheaper than 99.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -70.38% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-83.88%
EPS Next 3Y-70.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 138.46%, LCX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of LCX dropped by -47.76% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
LCX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.73. LCX pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, LCX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 138.46% |
5.2 History
LCX is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-83.88%
EPS Next 3Y-70.38%
TSX-V:LCX (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
0.7
+0.03 (+4.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.27M
Revenue(TTM)94.99M
Net Income(TTM)-61.53M
Analysts78.33
Price Target1.4 (100%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 138.46% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)210.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-61.16%
Max EPS beat(2)482.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)87.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(4)482.52%
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)-33.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-31.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-27.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-14.48%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-14.06%
PT rev (3m)-37.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1442.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-20.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 0.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY61.43%
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY1.47%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY145.04%
SpS2.16
BVpS2.55
TBVpS2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -32.9% | ||
| ROE | -45.24% | ||
| ROCE | 11.02% | ||
| ROIC | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.85% | ||
| OM | 14.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 67.81% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 48.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.42 |
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)205.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4845.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-563.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-83.88%
EPS Next 3Y-70.38%
EPS Next 5Y-52.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-55.33%
Revenue Next Year-41.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-38.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-12.41%
EBIT Next 3Y-26.98%
EBIT Next 5Y-17.48%
FCF growth 1Y94.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y387.83%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y273.37%
LYCOS ENERGY INC / LCX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LCX.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LYCOS ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) stock?
LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) is 1.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.27.