STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053
91.3 CAD
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Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.37%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.39%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Return On Invested Capital of 9.86% is amongst the best of 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 4.04%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of SJ (9.70%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- 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 91.67% of its industry peers.
- SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SJ has a better Gross Margin (20.03%) than 66.67% 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.
- SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SJ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.89 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SJ has a Altman-Z score of 3.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SJ would need 3.94 years to pay back of 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 91.67% 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- SJ has a Current Ratio of 7.25. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 7.25, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. 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
- SJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.02%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.98% in the last 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)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
- Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.97, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.25, SJ is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 75.00% 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 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
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)1.5
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
- SJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
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 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.
- The dividend of SJ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for STELLA-JONES INC?
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.
How financially healthy is STELLA-JONES INC?
The financial health rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.76%.