BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:BIR • CA0906971035

7.31 CAD
+0.19 (+2.67%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BIR. BIR was compared to 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BIR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BIR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BIR was profitable.
  • In the past year BIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • BIR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BIR had a positive operating cash flow.
BIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • BIR has a Return On Assets (2.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BIR has a Return On Equity (3.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BIR has a Return On Invested Capital (1.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIR is in line with the industry average of 6.50%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.67%) 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 RankSector Rank
ROA 2.13%
ROE 3.29%
ROIC 1.67%
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)6.18%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
BIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIR.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.94%, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BIR has a Operating Margin (12.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of BIR (87.60%) is better than 97.69% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BIR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.24%
PM (TTM) 10.94%
GM 87.6%
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%
BIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIR.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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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
  • 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.
BIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingBIR.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIR.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that BIR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.54, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 14.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 72.69% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that BIR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • BIR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 14.22
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.59%
BIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIR.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BIR has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.23, BIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BIR's Quick ratio of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 72.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.23
BIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIR.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 417.79% over the past year.
  • The earnings per share for BIR have been decreasing by -44.02% on average. This is quite bad
  • BIR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.36%.
  • BIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%

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.
  • BIR is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -51.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.58%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue Next Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
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.
BIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIR.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIR.
  • BIR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 60.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. BIR is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.08, the valuation of BIR can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. BIR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.12
Fwd PE 9.08
BIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIR.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BIR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.68
EV/EBITDA 7.76
BIR.CA Per share dataBIR.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • BIR's earnings are expected to grow with 51.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.58%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, BIR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, BIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

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 at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareBIR.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BIR pays out 70.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BIR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP70.83%
EPS Next 2Y100.58%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
BIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBIR.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M
BIR.CA Dividend Payout.BIR.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BIR.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD

TSX:BIR (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

7.31

+0.19 (+2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-12
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners16.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)666.34M
Net Income(TTM)72.92M
Analysts80
Price Target8.86 (21.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.5%
DP70.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-180.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-169.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-190.87%
Max EPS beat(4)329.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-74.14%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.36%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-18.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-17.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.54%
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)0.97%
PT rev (3m)4.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.12
Fwd PE 9.08
P/S 3
P/FCF 44.68
P/OCF 5.55
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 7.76
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY11.01%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY18.01%
SpS2.44
BVpS8.12
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.13%
ROE 3.29%
ROCE 2.45%
ROIC 1.67%
ROICexc 1.67%
ROICexgc 1.67%
OM 12.24%
PM (TTM) 10.94%
GM 87.6%
FCFM 6.71%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 14.22
Debt/EBITDA 1.84
Cap/Depr 122.17%
Cap/Sales 47.29%
Interest Coverage 47.98
Cash Conversion 106%
Profit Quality 61.33%
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z 1.54
F-Score7
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)417.79%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.09%
EPS Next Y32.98%
EPS Next 2Y100.58%
EPS Next 3Y51.36%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
Revenue Next Year102.64%
Revenue Next 2Y54.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-51.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y260.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-68.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.68%
EBIT Next Year1373.27%
EBIT Next 3Y165.71%
EBIT Next 5Y78.67%
FCF growth 1Y-60.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.78%
OCF growth 3Y-26.61%
OCF growth 5Y-9.04%

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD / BIR.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BIR.CA.


What is the valuation status for BIR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BIR stock?

BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?

The financial health rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BIR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is expected to grow by 32.98% in the next year.