CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CCJ - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
86.18 USD
+3.57 (+4.32%)
87.46 USD
+1.28 (+1.49%)
Overall CCJ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CCJ against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CCJ has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CCJ is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes CCJ very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCJ had positive earnings in the past year.
CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCJ reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CCJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CCJ has a Return On Assets of 5.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Return On Equity (7.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CCJ has a Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
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 63.81% of its industry peers.
CCJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.54%, CCJ is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCJ is destroying value.
CCJ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CCJ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 12.20 indicates that CCJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.20, CCJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCJ is 1.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCJ, only 1.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.10, CCJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCJ (0.15) is better than 71.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.96 indicates that CCJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.96, CCJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
CCJ has a Quick ratio of 1.75. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 75.24% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 34.68% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CCJ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.98% yearly.
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 41.73% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
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 97.93, the valuation of CCJ can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.62% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say CCJ is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56.81, CCJ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CCJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCJ is more expensive than 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 97.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 57.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.36 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CCJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 57.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCJ has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.00, CCJ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CCJ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
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.
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
13.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCJ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CCJ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
86.18
+3.57 (+4.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.24%
Inst Owner Change-3.45%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.52B
Analysts82.22
Price Target110.06 (27.71%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
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)4.5%
PT rev (3m)15.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 97.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.81 | ||
| P/S | 14.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 57.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.79 | ||
| P/B | 7.69 | ||
| P/tB | 7.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY1.02%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY1.76%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY2.23%
SpS5.94
BVpS11.21
TBVpS11.14
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)2.37
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 | 12.2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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 Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year200.7%
EBIT Next 3Y51.58%
EBIT Next 5Y32.36%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%