STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
83.75 CAD
+1.89 (+2.31%)
Overall SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated SJ against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SJ 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 SJ was profitable.
In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
SJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SJ has a Return On Assets of 8.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Return On Equity of 16.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.41%. This is significantly above the industry average of 4.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SJ (9.59%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a better Operating Margin (13.93%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SJ (20.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.59% | ||
| GM | 20.28% |
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SJ is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.63 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.63, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.49. This is a neutral value as SJ would need 4.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.49 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SJ is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
SJ has a Current Ratio of 6.93. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SJ has a better Current ratio (6.93) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that SJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SJ (1.74) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SJ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.26% in the past year.
SJ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.2%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%-1.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.43%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
SJ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.12.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.61 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say SJ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SJ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.36.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SJ grows each year by 14.68%, which is quite nice.
SJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SJ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
SJ pays out 19.64% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SJ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.64%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
TSX:SJ (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
83.75
+1.89 (+2.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.62B
Revenue(TTM)3.45B
Net Income(TTM)331.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target89.89 (7.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP19.64%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.44%
Min EPS beat(2)2.95%
Max EPS beat(2)39.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.99%
Max EPS beat(4)39.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.28%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)3.37%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 3.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.83 |
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)6.53
FCFY7.8%
OCF(TTM)9.09
OCFY10.85%
SpS62.63
BVpS35.94
TBVpS25.91
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number69.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.65% | ||
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.59% | ||
| GM | 20.28% | ||
| FCFM | 10.43% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.82%
ROCE(3y)13.65%
ROCE(5y)13.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)127.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.2%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%-1.55%
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.43%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.23%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year26.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5Y8.91%
FCF growth 1Y1284.62%
FCF growth 3Y12.32%
FCF growth 5Y64.2%
OCF growth 1Y217.09%
OCF growth 3Y17.58%
OCF growth 5Y35.33%
STELLA-JONES INC / SJ.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SJ.CA.
What is the valuation status of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) stock?
STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SJ stock?
The financial health rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SJ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is expected to grow by 9.3% in the next year.