LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:LCX - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock
1.45 CAD
-0.03 (-2.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LCX. LCX was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LCX have multiple concerns. 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
With a Return On Assets value of -24.21%, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 72.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LCX has a worse Return On Equity (-33.07%) than 66.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.98%, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.21% | ||
| ROE | -33.07% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% |
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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.26%, LCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.81%, LCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LCX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LCX has more shares outstanding
LCX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LCX (0.96) is better than 61.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that LCX is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
LCX has a Current Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that LCX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.43, LCX is doing worse than 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.43, LCX is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LCX have decreased strongly by -626.12% in the last year.
LCX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.70%.
Measured over the past years, LCX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 483.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-626.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-51.54%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -18.92% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, LCX will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -19.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue Next Year-35.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.55%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.22 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LCX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LCX is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. LCX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.06 indicates a reasonable valuation of LCX.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LCX is cheaper than 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LCX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCX is cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 62.07%, LCX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, LCX pays a better dividend. On top of this LCX pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LCX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 62.07% |
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-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
TSX-V:LCX (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.45
-0.03 (-2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.20M
Revenue(TTM)115.06M
Net Income(TTM)-61.98M
Analysts78.33
Price Target1.63 (12.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 62.07% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-26.86%
PT rev (3m)-32.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1442.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1442.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY31.03%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY9.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY69.58%
SpS2.16
BVpS3.52
TBVpS3.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.21% | ||
| ROE | -33.07% | ||
| ROCE | 7.38% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.98% | ||
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 48.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-626.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-51.54%
Revenue Next Year-35.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.42%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.87%
EBIT Next 3Y1.52%
EBIT Next 5Y-19.65%
FCF growth 1Y92.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y384.78%
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.
What is the valuation status for LCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LYCOS ENERGY INC?
LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LCX stock?
The financial health rating of LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) is 1 / 10.