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LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX-V:LCX - TSX Venture Exchange - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

1.3  +0.07 (+5.69%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, LCX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LCX was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LCX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LCX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
LCX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLCX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.35%, LCX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.48%, LCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.12%, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.35%
ROE -0.48%
ROIC 6.12%
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LCX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLCX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1.3 Margins

LCX's Operating Margin of 14.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCX outperforms 58.94% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 70.47%, LCX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 70.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LCX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLCX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K -2K -3K -4K

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for LCX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LCX is higher compared to a year ago.
LCX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingLCX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
LCX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLCX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.99, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCX has a better Altman-Z score (0.99) than 62.32% of its industry peers.
LCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LCX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is in the better half of the industry: LCX outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.99
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.02%
LCX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLCX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

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 77.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.43, LCX is doing worse than 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
LCX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLCX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.54%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, LCX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 37.10%.
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)26.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%266.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.1%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -39.70% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
LCX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y94.81%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
LCX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLCX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 50M 100M 150M
LCX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLCX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.83 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LCX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LCX indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCX is cheaper than 96.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LCX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.02, the valuation of LCX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.70% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.83
Fwd PE 9.02
LCX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLCX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 98.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.14
LCX.CA Per share dataLCX.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LCX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -39.70% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LCX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LYCOS ENERGY INC

TSX-V:LCX (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.3

+0.07 (+5.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-29 2025-05-29/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners10.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap69.21M
Analysts81.67
Price Target2.42 (86.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.91%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)-20.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-29.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.08%
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)-39.62%
PT rev (3m)-46.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)42.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.83
Fwd PE 9.02
P/S 0.51
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 1.36
P/B 0.37
P/tB 0.37
EV/EBITDA 1.14
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY35.38%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY11.09%
FCF(TTM)-0.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.95
OCFY73.38%
SpS2.55
BVpS3.52
TBVpS3.52
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.35%
ROE -0.48%
ROCE 9.07%
ROIC 6.12%
ROICexc 6.12%
ROICexgc 6.12%
OM 14.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 70.47%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.26
Cap/Depr 181.4%
Cap/Sales 49.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 88.24%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 0.99
F-Score5
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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)26.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%266.54%
EPS Next Y94.81%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.1%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y255.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y273.37%