LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:LCX - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock
0.8 CAD
+0.02 (+2.56%)
LCX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 214 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LCX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LCX had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In multiple years LCX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LCX's Return On Assets of -32.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCX is outperformed by 71.96% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LCX (-45.24%) is worse than 64.95% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.85%, LCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.47%, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Gross Margin of LCX (67.81%) is better 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.
- LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LCX has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for LCX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.52, LCX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that LCX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, LCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- LCX has a Current Ratio of 0.44. 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 Current ratio of 0.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCX underperforms 72.90% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LCX has a worse Quick ratio (0.44) than 65.89% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Looking at the last year, LCX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -26.73% in the last year.
- 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
- LCX is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -52.20% yearly.
- 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
- 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 1.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LCX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LCX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LCX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 77.67, LCX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- LCX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 99.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -70.38% in the coming years.
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 113.92%, LCX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of LCX has falen by -39.26%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.82, LCX pays a better dividend. On top of this LCX pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LCX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 113.92% |
5.2 History
- LCX does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
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 (1/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
0.8
+0.02 (+2.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners1.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.59M
Revenue(TTM)94.99M
Net Income(TTM)-61.53M
Analysts78.33
Price Target1.15 (43.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 113.92% |
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)-18.18%
PT rev (3m)-48.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1442.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-20.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 0.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.31 | ||
| P/tB | 0.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY53.75%
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY1.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY126.91%
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 | 0.52 |
F-Score6
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 1.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.31.