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 211 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.
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
LCX's Return On Assets of -32.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCX is outperformed by 72.99% of its industry peers.
LCX has a worse Return On Equity (-45.24%) than 65.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LCX (6.85%) is better than 82.94% 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
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.47%, LCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.56% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX has a better Gross Margin (67.81%) than 81.99% 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
The number of shares outstanding for LCX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LCX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.44, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCX has a Altman-Z score (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that LCX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LCX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 66.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LCX (0.44) is worse than 73.93% of its industry peers.
LCX has a Quick 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 worse Quick ratio (0.44) than 66.82% 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.
LCX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -26.73%.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LCX will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -19.65% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.63, the valuation of LCX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LCX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say LCX is valued rather cheaply.
LCX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.96.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LCX is valued cheaper than 99.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.71 |
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
LCX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 128.57%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of LCX has falen by -47.76%. 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 2.71, 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 1.92, LCX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 128.57% |
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 (1/9/2026, 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 | 128.57% |
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)0%
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 | 0.71 |
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 | 0.44 |
F-Score6
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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.