CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCJ - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
77.39 USD
-1.24 (-1.58%)
77.6 USD
+0.21 (+0.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CCJ. CCJ was compared to 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 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
CCJ had positive earnings in the past year.
CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CCJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CCJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CCJ (5.57%) is better than 65.24% of its industry peers.
CCJ has a Return On Equity of 7.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCJ outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CCJ (5.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCJ is significantly below the industry average of 23.42%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.94%, CCJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CCJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCJ has a Operating Margin (17.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CCJ (26.54%) is worse than 61.90% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCJ is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCJ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CCJ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CCJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.04 indicates that CCJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.04, CCJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% 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.
CCJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCJ outperforms 88.57% 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.
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 | 11.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
CCJ has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that CCJ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CCJ's Current ratio of 2.96 is amongst the best of the industry. CCJ outperforms 83.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that CCJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCJ has a Quick ratio of 1.75. This is in the better half of the industry: CCJ outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.50%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CCJ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 41.32% on average per year.
CCJ shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 34.68%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.71%
Revenue Next Year14.49%
Revenue Next 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
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 stable.
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
CCJ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 86.96.
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CCJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say CCJ is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.78 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCJ.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, CCJ is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 86.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCJ is more expensive than 72.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 51.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.62 |
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 57.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCJ has a yearly dividend return of 0.15%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.11, CCJ is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.15, CCJ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| 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 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
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%
77.39
-1.24 (-1.58%)
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 Cap33.69B
Analysts82.22
Price Target105.32 (36.09%)
Short Float %4.07%
Short Ratio3.37
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)8.52%
PT rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 86.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.78 | ||
| P/S | 12.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.03 | ||
| P/B | 6.87 | ||
| P/tB | 6.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY1.15%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY1.97%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY1.95%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY2.5%
SpS5.96
BVpS11.26
TBVpS11.2
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)2.1
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 | 11.04 |
F-Score7
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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 5Y41.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.68%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%46.66%
Revenue Next Year14.49%
Revenue Next 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year200.7%
EBIT Next 3Y51.58%
EBIT Next 5Y32.35%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%