BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BIR - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA0906971035 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BIR. BIR was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BIR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BIR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
BIR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BIR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BIR has a better Return On Assets (3.89%) than 75.36% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Return On Equity (6.07%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIR has a Return On Invested Capital (0.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR is in line with the industry average of 7.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.95%) for BIR is well above the current ROIC(0.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 6.07% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
1.3 Margins
BIR has a better Profit Margin (21.39%) than 79.71% of its industry peers.
BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BIR (6.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.62%, BIR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BIR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 86.62% |
OM growth 3Y-63.51%
OM growth 5Y-36.69%
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.
BIR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BIR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BIR has a Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 67.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.52, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIR has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 257.14% over the past year.
The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -44.02% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -4.51% in the past year.
BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)257.14%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%21.26%
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 37.16% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 44.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y341.03%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
EPS Next 5Y37.16%
Revenue Next Year229.62%
Revenue Next 2Y31.77%
Revenue Next 3Y44.32%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.84, which indicates a correct valuation of BIR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. BIR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.78, the valuation of BIR can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.52 |
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.
BIR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 68.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.35, BIR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
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 65.12% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BIR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.12%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
TSX:BIR (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.92
+0.1 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.88B
Analysts76.25
Price Target8.16 (17.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP65.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)175.45%
Min EPS beat(2)21.86%
Max EPS beat(2)329.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)244.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.01%
Max EPS beat(4)661.06%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)53.63%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)17.69%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)21.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-16.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.53%
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)4.63%
PT rev (3m)5.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)187.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.94 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY14.74%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY14.05%
SpS2.35
BVpS8.29
TBVpS8.29
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 6.07% | ||
| ROCE | 1.24% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.85% | ||
| OM | 6.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 86.62% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
ROICexc(3y)5.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.59%
ROICexgc(3y)5.95%
ROICexgc(5y)5.59%
ROCE(3y)8.7%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-69.67%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-39.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-69.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-39.71%
OM growth 3Y-63.51%
OM growth 5Y-36.69%
PM growth 3Y-35.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score6
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC0.12
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)257.14%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%500%
EPS Next Y341.03%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
EPS Next 5Y37.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%21.26%
Revenue Next Year229.62%
Revenue Next 2Y31.77%
Revenue Next 3Y44.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-50.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.82%
EBIT growth 5Y-36.79%
EBIT Next Year1943.67%
EBIT Next 3Y161.91%
EBIT Next 5Y82.73%
FCF growth 1Y-103.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-70.02%
OCF growth 3Y-26.61%
OCF growth 5Y-9.04%