STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
83.85 CAD
-1.14 (-1.34%)
SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. SJ scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes SJ very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
SJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SJ's Return On Assets of 8.37% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ's Return On Equity of 16.39% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.86%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SJ is significantly above the industry average of 4.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 16.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.86% |
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
SJ has a Profit Margin of 9.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ's Operating Margin of 13.91% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a better Gross Margin (20.03%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
SJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | 20.03% |
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
SJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.77. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.77, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SJ is 3.94, which is a good value as it means it would take SJ, 3.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.94, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, SJ is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 7.25 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SJ has a Current ratio of 7.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that SJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.82, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.02% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.88% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.98% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.75 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.18, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.52. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.13.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.68%!
SJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SJ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
19.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SJ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
SJ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
TSX:SJ (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
83.85
-1.14 (-1.34%)
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 Cap4.60B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target95.43 (13.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP19.76%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(2)2.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(4)39.92%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.95%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.78%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.22%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.87%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)6.16%
PT rev (3m)10.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 3.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.69 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.27%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.45%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY11.14%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number71.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 16.39% | ||
| ROCE | 12.93% | ||
| ROIC | 9.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.84% | ||
| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | 20.03% | ||
| FCFM | 11.13% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)7.02%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%11.97%
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year28.54%
EBIT Next 3Y11.56%
EBIT Next 5Y10.3%
FCF growth 1Y770.69%
FCF growth 3Y12.32%
FCF growth 5Y64.2%
OCF growth 1Y440%
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 7 / 10 to STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 11.33% in the next year.