LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:LCX - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock
1.44 CAD
-0.02 (-1.37%)
Taking everything into account, LCX scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LCX was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LCX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
LCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LCX reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years LCX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LCX (-24.21%) is worse than 71.70% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -33.07%, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.98%, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.06% 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
The Operating Margin of LCX (14.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.81%, LCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.13% 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.
LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LCX is higher compared to a year ago.
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 60.85% 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/WACC0.66
WACC7.5%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.43, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 78.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LCX has a Quick 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.
LCX has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCX underperforms 72.17% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.70% in the past year.
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
LCX is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -18.92% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.20, the valuation of LCX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LCX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, LCX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.99, the valuation of LCX can be described as very reasonable.
65.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LCX is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.46 |
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
LCX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:LCX (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.44
-0.02 (-1.37%)
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 Cap76.67M
Revenue(TTM)115.06M
Net Income(TTM)-61.98M
Analysts78.33
Price Target1.63 (13.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-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)-225.33%
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 | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY31.25%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY10.01%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY70.06%
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
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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.