STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
85.89 CAD
+0.69 (+0.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to SJ. SJ was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. SJ may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make SJ suitable for value investing!
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.
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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.39%, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.70%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 20.03%, SJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
| 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.
SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 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 3.79 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.79, SJ belongs to the best 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.
SJ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.94) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SJ (0.70) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.77%
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 better Current ratio (7.25) than 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.
The Quick ratio of SJ (1.82) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.65% on average per year.
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
SJ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.97% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.35% on average per year.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.08, SJ is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.50, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.13, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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
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
SJ pays out 19.76% 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.
DP19.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
TSX:SJ (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.89
+0.69 (+0.81%)
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 Cap4.72B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target95.43 (11.11%)
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 | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.25%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY10.88%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.75
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 | 3.79 |
F-Score7
WACC6.77%
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.