STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
79.76 CAD
+0.08 (+0.1%)
SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SJ had positive earnings in the past year.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SJ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.12%, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ has a better Return On Equity (16.71%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.74%, 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 4.00%.
| 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
SJ has a Profit Margin of 9.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
SJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.93%, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ's Gross Margin of 20.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SJ outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.59. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SJ (3.59) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SJ is 4.49, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SJ, 4.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.49, SJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, SJ is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC6.97%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 6.93, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
SJ's Quick ratio of 1.74 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SJ have decreased by -4.20% in the last 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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.26% 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)-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 7.67% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y7.67%
Revenue Next Year2.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.45, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say SJ is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.84, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
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 (22.71), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
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)1.72
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.90.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SJ grows each year by 14.68%, which is quite nice.
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
19.64% 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.
DP19.64%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
TSX:SJ (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
79.76
+0.08 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.40B
Analysts77.5
Price Target86.96 (9.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.77 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY7.79%
FCF(TTM)6.53
FCFY8.19%
OCF(TTM)9.09
OCFY11.4%
SpS62.64
BVpS35.95
TBVpS25.91
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)0.71
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.18%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.59 |
F-Score6
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y7.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.43%
Revenue Next Year2.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.23%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year28.68%
EBIT Next 3Y10.47%
EBIT Next 5Y9.01%
FCF growth 1Y1284.62%
FCF growth 3Y12.32%
FCF growth 5Y64.2%
OCF growth 1Y217.09%
OCF growth 3Y17.58%
OCF growth 5Y35.33%