STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
84.99 CAD
-0.44 (-0.52%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SJ. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SJ (8.37%) is better than 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'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 4.51%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (9.70%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a better Operating Margin (13.91%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJ is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.79 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SJ has a Altman-Z score of 3.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SJ (3.94) is better 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.
SJ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) 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
WACC6.76%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.25, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying 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.
SJ shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.88% yearly.
SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.98%.
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.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.93 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.36, SJ is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued 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 | 12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.79 |
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)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 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
5.3 Sustainability
SJ pays out 19.76% 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.
DP19.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
TSX:SJ (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
84.99
-0.44 (-0.52%)
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 Cap4.67B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target95.43 (12.28%)
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 | 13.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.79 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY7.49%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.34%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY10.99%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.74
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
WACC6.76%
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.