CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CCJ - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
91.27 USD
-2.82 (-3%)
91.51 USD
+0.24 (+0.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CCJ. CCJ was compared to 209 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make CCJ a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCJ had positive earnings in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 5.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 67.94% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Return On Equity of 7.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Return On Invested Capital of 4.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 42.58% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCJ is significantly below the industry average of 21.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) for CCJ is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% |
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's Profit Margin of 15.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 64.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
CCJ has a Operating Margin of 18.12%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCJ outperforms 53.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CCJ (27.34%) is worse than 60.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.18% | ||
| GM | 27.34% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CCJ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CCJ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCJ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CCJ has an Altman-Z score of 12.83. This indicates that CCJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCJ has a better Altman-Z score (12.83) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCJ is 1.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCJ, only 1.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCJ outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CCJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 74.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
CCJ has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that CCJ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CCJ has a better Current ratio (2.99) than 83.25% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. 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 1.57, CCJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 176.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CCJ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.88%.
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)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
3.2 Future
CCJ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.86% yearly.
CCJ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
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.
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 98.14, the valuation of CCJ can be described as expensive.
68.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CCJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 60.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCJ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCJ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCJ is more expensive than 66.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CCJ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.16% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 57.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 61.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCJ'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 CCJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 57.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCJ has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.91, CCJ is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, CCJ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.96%!
CCJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As CCJ did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
CCJ pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CCJ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
91.27
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.3%
Inst Owner Change-4.52%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.74B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target149.19 (63.46%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio1.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-77.2%
Max EPS beat(2)34.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-77.2%
Max EPS beat(4)34.2%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.8%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.38%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.94%
PT rev (1m)33.86%
PT rev (3m)41.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.98 | ||
| P/S | 16.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.04 | ||
| P/B | 8.19 | ||
| P/tB | 8.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 61.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.02%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY1.64%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY1.75%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY2.27%
SpS5.69
BVpS11.15
TBVpS11.09
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number15.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROCE | 6.89% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.34% | ||
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.18% | ||
| GM | 27.34% | ||
| FCFM | 28.07% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 134.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 184.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.83 |
F-Score8
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y156.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.65%
EPS Next 3Y57.2%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.91%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y35.06%
FCF growth 1Y131.48%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y123.43%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%
CAMECO CORP / CCJ FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CCJ.
What is the valuation status of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CAMECO CORP (CCJ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAMECO CORP?
CAMECO CORP (CCJ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CAMECO CORP (CCJ) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is expected to grow by 156.24% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CAMECO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.24%.