STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053

96.37 CAD
+0.07 (+0.07%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This SJ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SJ against 12 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. SJ.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years SJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SJ (8.19%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • SJ has a better Return On Equity (16.53%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.66%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.19%
ROE 16.53%
ROIC 9.66%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • SJ's Profit Margin of 9.65% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
  • SJ's Operating Margin of 13.97% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
  • SJ has a better Gross Margin (20.19%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.97%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 20.19%
OM growth 3Y6.06%
OM growth 5Y2.12%
PM growth 3Y7.07%
PM growth 5Y3.23%
GM growth 3Y5.7%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
SJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. SJ.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SJ is creating some value.
  • SJ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
SJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingSJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
SJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.84. 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 3.84, 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 3.69, which is a good value as it means it would take SJ, 3.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.69, 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 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SJ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 3.69
Altman-Z 3.84
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.78%
SJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 7.40 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SJ has a Current ratio of 7.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SJ's Quick ratio of 1.34 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.4
Quick Ratio 1.34
SJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. SJ.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.61% 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 14.27% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.66% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.61%
EPS 3Y15.75%
EPS 5Y14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-2.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.44%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-0.41%

3.2 Future

  • SJ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.67% yearly.
  • SJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
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.
  • 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.
SJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
SJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. SJ.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.85, 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 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.24, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
  • 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 (24.65), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.85
Fwd PE 15.24
SJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.83
EV/EBITDA 10.84
SJ.CA Per share dataSJ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%

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5. SJ.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

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
SJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareSJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • SJ pays out 20.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SJ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.18%
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
SJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
SJ.CA Dividend Payout.SJ.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SJ.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SJ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STELLA-JONES INC

TSX:SJ (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

96.37

+0.07 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners66.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.27B
Revenue(TTM)3.49B
Net Income(TTM)337.00M
Analysts77.65
Price Target99.17 (2.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP20.18%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date04-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.15%
Max EPS beat(4)39.92%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)7.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.66%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.99%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)1.16%
PT rev (3m)3.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.85
Fwd PE 15.24
P/S 1.51
P/FCF 11.83
P/OCF 9.45
P/B 2.58
P/tB 3.87
EV/EBITDA 10.84
EPS(TTM)6.08
EY6.31%
EPS(NY)6.32
Fwd EY6.56%
FCF(TTM)8.14
FCFY8.45%
OCF(TTM)10.19
OCFY10.58%
SpS63.91
BVpS37.32
TBVpS24.93
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number71.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.19%
ROE 16.53%
ROCE 12.7%
ROIC 9.66%
ROICexc 9.78%
ROICexgc 11.9%
OM 13.97%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 20.19%
FCFM 12.74%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y6.06%
OM growth 5Y2.12%
PM growth 3Y7.07%
PM growth 5Y3.23%
GM growth 3Y5.7%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 3.69
Debt/EBITDA 2.44
Cap/Depr 77.24%
Cap/Sales 3.21%
Interest Coverage 7.07
Cash Conversion 87.99%
Profit Quality 132.05%
Current Ratio 7.4
Quick Ratio 1.34
Altman-Z 3.84
F-Score7
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)112.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.61%
EPS 3Y15.75%
EPS 5Y14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-2.15%
EPS Next Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.44%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-0.41%
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.98%
EBIT growth 3Y10.78%
EBIT growth 5Y8.74%
EBIT Next Year28.99%
EBIT Next 3Y12.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y67.92%
FCF growth 3Y44.66%
FCF growth 5Y29.33%
OCF growth 1Y36.52%
OCF growth 3Y29.75%
OCF growth 5Y25.63%

STELLA-JONES INC / SJ.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SJ stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is STELLA-JONES INC?

The financial health rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 7 / 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 20.18%.