CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCJ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CCJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CCJ against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCJ has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CCJ is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, CCJ could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCJ was profitable.
In the past year CCJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CCJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CCJ's Return On Assets of 5.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 63.46% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Return On Equity of 7.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 51.44% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCJ outperforms 41.83% of its industry peers.
CCJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCJ is below the current ROIC(5.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)3.38%
ROE(5y)1.39%
ROIC(3y)2.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CCJ has a Profit Margin of 14.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 63.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CCJ (17.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCJ has a worse Gross Margin (26.54%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y26.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.65%
GM growth 3Y475.23%
GM growth 5Y13.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CCJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CCJ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCJ has more shares outstanding
CCJ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.97 indicates that CCJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCJ has a better Altman-Z score (10.97) than 94.23% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CCJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10 is amongst the best of the industry. CCJ outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that CCJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, CCJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.96 indicates that CCJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCJ (2.96) is better than 84.13% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that CCJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.75, CCJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.50% over the past year.
CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.32% yearly.
CCJ shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 34.68%.
Measured over the past years, CCJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
3.2 Future
CCJ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.39% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y139.17%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue Next Year12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 86.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. CCJ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
CCJ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.06.
67.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.09), we can say CCJ is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 86.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.12% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 51.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.28 |
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.
CCJ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 59.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.15%, CCJ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CCJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CCJ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCJ grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
CCJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCJ has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
13.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCJ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCJ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.96%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.49B
Analysts82.22
Price Target105.32 (36.92%)
Short Float %4.25%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)34.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)34.2%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.09%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.89%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.65%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)10.69%
PT rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 86.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.06 | ||
| P/S | 12.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.75 | ||
| P/B | 6.83 | ||
| P/tB | 6.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY1.16%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY2.08%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY1.96%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY2.52%
SpS5.97
BVpS11.27
TBVpS11.21
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)2.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.57% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROCE | 7.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.46% | ||
| OM | 17.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.94% | ||
| GM | 26.54% | ||
| FCFM | 25.25% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)0.87%
ROE(3y)3.38%
ROE(5y)1.39%
ROIC(3y)2.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.37%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.38%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.11%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y32.23%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y32.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y26.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.65%
GM growth 3Y475.23%
GM growth 5Y13.99%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.97 |
F-Score7
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)75.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)63%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.27%
Profit Quality(3y)244.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%407.14%
EPS Next Y139.17%
EPS Next 2Y88.33%
EPS Next 3Y59.73%
EPS Next 5Y39.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
Revenue Next Year12.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year200.7%
EBIT Next 3Y51.58%
EBIT Next 5Y30.88%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%