STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
85.85 CAD
-1.24 (-1.42%)
SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. SJ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SJ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ 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.
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.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.70%, SJ belongs to the best 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.
SJ has a Operating Margin of 13.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
SJ has a better Gross Margin (20.03%) 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
SJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 3.82. 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 3.82, 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 3.94. 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 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that 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 | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 7.25 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying 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.
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.
SJ has a better Quick ratio (1.82) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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 7.02%.
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%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.35% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.07, SJ is valued correctly.
SJ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say SJ is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.84, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
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.
SJ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.84 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
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)1.79
PEG (5Y)0.75
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.14, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
SJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
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 (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.85
-1.24 (-1.42%)
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 Cap4.71B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.25
Price Target92.18 (7.37%)
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 | 14.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY7.23%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY8.25%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY10.88%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)0.75
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 | 3.82 |
F-Score7
WACC6.77%
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.