STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
84.18 CAD
-0.08 (-0.09%)
Overall SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated SJ against 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SJ's Return On Assets of 8.37% is amongst the best of 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.
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 3.86%.
| 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.
The Operating Margin of SJ (13.91%) is better than 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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.78. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SJ has a better Altman-Z score (3.78) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SJ (3.94) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that 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: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.75%
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.
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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SJ's Quick ratio of 1.82 is amongst the best of 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
SJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.02%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.88% 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 1.98% in the last year.
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
SJ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.87%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.80, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.57, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, SJ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.57 |
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.
SJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SJ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.31, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
TSX:SJ (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
84.18
-0.08 (-0.09%)
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 Cap4.64B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.25
Price Target92.18 (9.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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)-2.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)7.06
FCFY8.38%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY11.06%
SpS63.41
BVpS37.52
TBVpS27.32
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number71.76
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 | 3.78 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
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 5Y6.87%
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 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year26.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5Y9%
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.