STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053
95.38 CAD
+1.77 (+1.89%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SJ. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SJ was profitable.
- SJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years SJ 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years SJ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SJ has a Return On Assets of 8.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.39%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.86%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.41%. This is significantly above the industry average of 4.52%.
| 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 91.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.91%, 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 Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of SJ (20.03%) is better than 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.
- 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
- SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.95. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SJ has a better Altman-Z score (3.95) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- SJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.05%
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.
- The Current ratio of SJ (7.25) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that SJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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
- SJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.24%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.24%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y14.2%
EPS Q2Q%-4.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.26%
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 9.56% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.75%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SJ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.74.
- SJ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.88, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
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)2.74
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SJ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.68%!
- 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
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 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
TSX:SJ (3/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.38
+1.77 (+1.89%)
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 Owners65.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.21B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts77.65
Price Target99.17 (3.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP19.76%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.34%
PT rev (3m)7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 3.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
EPS(TTM)6.06
EY6.35%
EPS(NY)6.41
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)7.12
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)9.39
OCFY9.84%
SpS63.96
BVpS37.85
TBVpS27.56
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number71.84
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 | 3.95 |
F-Score7
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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)7.24%
EPS 3Y15.62%
EPS 5Y14.2%
EPS Q2Q%-4.37%
EPS Next Y5.75%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.26%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year28.38%
EBIT Next 3Y11.59%
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 6 / 10 to SJ.CA.
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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 19.76%.