STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053
Current stock price
95.07 CAD
-1.92 (-1.98%)
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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.
1. SJ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SJ was profitable.
- In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SJ has always been profitable.
- SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SJ has a better Return On Assets (8.19%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SJ's Return On Equity of 16.53% is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.66%, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.65%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of SJ (13.97%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 20.19%, SJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. SJ.CA Health Analysis
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.
- There is no outstanding debt for SJ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.84 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for 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.
- SJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.69. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SJ would need 3.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SJ is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- SJ has a Current Ratio of 7.40. 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 7.40, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that SJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SJ has a better Quick ratio (1.34) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. SJ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.61%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.27% 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 0.66% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.48% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.67% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SJ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.64, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.04, 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.04 |
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.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SJ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- SJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.93
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
5. SJ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.50, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
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 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
- 20.18% 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.
DP20.18%
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
SJ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:SJ (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.07
-1.92 (-1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners66.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.19B
Revenue(TTM)3.49B
Net Income(TTM)337.00M
Analysts77.65
Price Target99.17 (4.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP20.18%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date04-02 2026-04-02 (0.34)
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)-1.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.33 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.86 |
EPS(TTM)6.08
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)6.32
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)8.14
FCFY8.57%
OCF(TTM)10.19
OCFY10.72%
SpS63.91
BVpS37.32
TBVpS24.93
PEG (NY)3.93
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number71.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Fundamental Analysis 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%.