STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
84.87 CAD
-1.1 (-1.28%)
Overall SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated SJ against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. SJ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SJ was profitable.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SJ has been profitable.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SJ is significantly above the industry average of 4.28%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.70%, 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.
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.
SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SJ's Gross Margin of 20.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SJ outperforms 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.79. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SJ has a Altman-Z score of 3.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 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.
SJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SJ is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.83%
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.
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 0.18%.
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.
Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.18%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%12.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
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 6.87% on average per year.
SJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.59% yearly.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SJ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.68, SJ is valued correctly.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say SJ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 12.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.25.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.44, SJ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.68%!
SJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
84.87
-1.1 (-1.28%)
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 Cap4.68B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.25
Price Target89.89 (5.91%)
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)3.37%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
EPS(TTM)5.65
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)7.06
FCFY8.32%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY10.97%
SpS63.41
BVpS37.52
TBVpS27.32
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number69.06
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 | 3.79 |
F-Score7
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)0.18%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%12.07%
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.