STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
85.38 CAD
+1.89 (+2.26%)
Taking everything into account, SJ scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SJ was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SJ a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SJ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SJ (8.37%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ's Return On Equity of 16.39% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SJ (9.86%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.41%. This 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.70%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a better Operating Margin (13.91%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a Gross Margin of 20.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: SJ outperforms 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SJ is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
SJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.79. 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 3.79, 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 3.94, 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.
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.
SJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: SJ underperforms 66.67% 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.
SJ has a better Current ratio (7.25) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SJ has a Quick ratio of 1.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% in the past 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
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 Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.00, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.76, 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 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say SJ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
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)1.78
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.14.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
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 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 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
TSX:SJ (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.38
+1.89 (+2.26%)
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 Cap4.69B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.25
Price Target92.18 (7.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
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)6.01%
PT rev (3m)6.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY10.94%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.78
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 Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year26.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
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 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.
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 7.88% in the next year.