BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:BIR - CA0906971035 - Common Stock
7.34 CAD
-0.01 (-0.14%)
BIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Of the past 5 years BIR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BIR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BIR has a Return On Assets (2.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BIR's Return On Equity of 3.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 55.19% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.23%, BIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.95%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.95%) for BIR is well above the current ROIC(1.23%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 Profit Margin of 11.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 73.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR's Operating Margin of 9.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIR outperforms 52.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIR has declined.
BIR has a better Gross Margin (87.36%) than 97.17% 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 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
BIR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BIR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BIR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that BIR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.51, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BIR would need 15.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BIR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.98. This is in the better half of the industry: BIR outperforms 70.75% of its industry peers.
BIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BIR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) than 60.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.47, BIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 417.79%, which is quite impressive.
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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.17% in the last year.
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)-14.17%
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 -51.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y95.27%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.23, the valuation of BIR can be described as expensive.
BIR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIR.
BIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIR is cheaper than 69.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, BIR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 |
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 71.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 60.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BIR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.31.
BIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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 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 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
TSX:BIR (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.34
-0.01 (-0.14%)
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 Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)601.32M
Net Income(TTM)76.59M
Analysts78.75
Price Target8.48 (15.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-35.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY17.33%
SpS2.37
BVpS8.19
TBVpS8.19
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.92
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 | 1.51 |
F-Score5
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC0.18
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 Y95.27%
EPS Next 2Y103.08%
EPS Next 3Y60.26%
EPS Next 5Y27.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
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%
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD / BIR.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BIR.CA.
What is the valuation status of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) 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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is expected to grow by 95.27% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD (BIR.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.92%.