BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BIR - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA0906971035 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, BIR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIR was compared to 214 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.89%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.07%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.85%, BIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIR is in line with the industry average of 7.26%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.39%, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR's Operating Margin of 6.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 50.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.62%, BIR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.73% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
The debt/assets ratio for BIR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.35. 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 1.35, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC6.98%
2.3 Liquidity
BIR has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.52, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.83% 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 75.70% 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.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.51% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 37.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 44.32% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y341.03%
EPS Next 2Y125.84%
EPS Next 3Y68.95%
EPS Next 5Y37.16%
Revenue Next Year244.68%
Revenue Next 2Y92.31%
Revenue Next 3Y44.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.68, BIR is valued correctly.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 65.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. BIR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BIR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.22.
86.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of BIR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 68.95% in the coming years.
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 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.75, BIR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BIR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.50%!
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 (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.34
-0.22 (-3.35%)
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 Cap1.73B
Analysts76.25
Price Target8.2 (29.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)3.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY7.89%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY16.09%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY15.29%
SpS2.35
BVpS8.26
TBVpS8.26
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score6
WACC6.98%
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 Year244.68%
Revenue Next 2Y92.31%
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%