STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053
97 CAD
+0.63 (+0.65%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
This SJ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
SJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SJ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. SJ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- SJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years SJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.19%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.53%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.66%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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
- SJ has a better Profit Margin (9.65%) 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 13.97%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SJ has a better Gross Margin (20.19%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- SJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| 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
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.85 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SJ has a Altman-Z score of 3.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.69 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SJ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 7.40 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SJ has a better Current ratio (7.40) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. SJ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.61% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.27% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.66% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.48% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.67% on average over the next years.
- 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.
- 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. SJ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.95, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.34, the valuation of SJ can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SJ is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of SJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y5.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
5. SJ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
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
- SJ pays out 20.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SJ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
97
+0.63 (+0.65%)
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 Cap5.30B
Revenue(TTM)3.49B
Net Income(TTM)337.00M
Analysts77.65
Price Target99.17 (2.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
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)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.52 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
EPS(TTM)6.08
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)6.32
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)8.14
FCFY8.4%
OCF(TTM)10.19
OCFY10.51%
SpS63.91
BVpS37.32
TBVpS24.93
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)1.12
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 | 3.85 |
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 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 20.18%.