BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
6.43 CAD
+0.09 (+1.42%)
Overall BIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BIR against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BIR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIR had positive earnings in the past year.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BIR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BIR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BIR (2.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.42%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BIR (1.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.23%) for BIR is well below the 3 year average (5.95%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BIR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.42% | ||
| ROIC | 1.23% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
1.3 Margins
BIR has a better Profit Margin (11.82%) than 71.98% of its industry peers.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIR has a Operating Margin (9.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 87.36%, BIR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.82% | ||
| GM | 87.36% |
OM growth 3Y-64.36%
OM growth 5Y-37.58%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BIR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BIR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.39, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIR is 15.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take BIR, 15.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.98, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
BIR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) than 60.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIR's Current ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 71.01% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.47, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 83.29% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BIR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -44.02% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.17% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.29%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-132.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.68% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -51.29% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y145.77%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year122%
Revenue Next 2Y58.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.29%
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 accelerating.
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 23.81, the valuation of BIR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, BIR is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.73, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BIR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.33, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIR is cheaper than 70.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BIR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 62.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.56.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BIR grows each year by 24.50%, which is quite nice.
BIR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BIR pays out 91.92% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BIR is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP91.92%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
TSX:BIR (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.43
+0.09 (+1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)648.15M
Net Income(TTM)76.59M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.56 (33.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP91.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-84.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(2)21.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)32%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)329.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-56.74%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.02%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-15.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.64%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-32.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.73 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY12.93%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY2.29%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY19.78%
SpS2.37
BVpS8.19
TBVpS8.19
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.42% | ||
| ROCE | 1.79% | ||
| ROIC | 1.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.23% | ||
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.82% | ||
| GM | 87.36% | ||
| FCFM | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
ROICexc(3y)5.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.58%
ROICexgc(3y)5.95%
ROICexgc(5y)5.58%
ROCE(3y)8.69%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-70.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-40.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-70.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-40.55%
OM growth 3Y-64.36%
OM growth 5Y-37.58%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -3.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score5
WACC6.42%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)138.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.29%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-132.39%
EPS Next Y145.77%
EPS Next 2Y103.91%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year122%
Revenue Next 2Y58.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.68%
EBIT Next Year1518.98%
EBIT Next 3Y168.37%
EBIT Next 5Y79.87%
FCF growth 1Y-86.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.25%
OCF growth 3Y-26.61%
OCF growth 5Y-9.04%