STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
85.2 CAD
+1.35 (+1.61%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SJ a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SJ scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make SJ a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SJ was profitable.
In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
SJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SJ has a better Return On Assets (8.37%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Return On Equity of 16.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
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.
The Operating Margin of SJ (13.91%) is better than 90.91% 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 63.64% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SJ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
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.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.94, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, SJ is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.76%
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 Current ratio of 7.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.82, SJ belongs to the best 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.98%.
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.
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 13.97 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.39, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 12.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SJ's 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)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.74
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.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.13.
SJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| 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 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.
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 (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.2
+1.35 (+1.61%)
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 Cap4.68B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target95.43 (12.01%)
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 | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY10.97%
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.