CAMECO CORP (CCJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCJ • CA13321L1085
118.75 USD
-2.6 (-2.14%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
118.3 USD
-0.45 (-0.38%)
Pre-Market: 2/24/2026, 7:06:30 AM
Overall CCJ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CCJ against 206 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CCJ was profitable.
- CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years CCJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- CCJ had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CCJ (5.40%) is better than 67.48% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.76%, CCJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- CCJ's Return On Invested Capital of 4.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 42.72% 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 21.98%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of CCJ (15.18%) is better than 66.02% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.12%, CCJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCJ has grown nicely.
- CCJ's Gross Margin of 27.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ is outperformed by 60.68% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCJ is destroying value.
- CCJ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 15.58 indicates that CCJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CCJ has a Altman-Z score of 15.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCJ outperforms 94.66% of its industry peers.
- CCJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CCJ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCJ outperforms 87.38% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, CCJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CCJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.99, CCJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CCJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CCJ's Quick ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCJ outperforms 71.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 132.26% over the past year.
- CCJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 61.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)132.26%
EPS 3Y61.79%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CCJ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.10% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y43.6%
EPS Next 2Y33.69%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
EPS Next 5Y27.1%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y9.63%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 113.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCJ.
- CCJ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCJ is more expensive than 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say CCJ is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 78.62 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 63.59% of the companies listed 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 27.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 113.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- CCJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 75.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCJ's earnings are expected to grow with 28.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.69%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
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 3.54.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, 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
- 13.24% 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.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y33.69%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
118.75
-2.6 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-13 2026-02-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners68.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.91%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.71B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts81.05
Price Target153.6 (29.35%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio1.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)9
Avg EPS beat(16)106.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.9%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)2.53%
PT rev (3m)2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 113.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.62 | ||
| P/S | 20.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.15 | ||
| P/B | 10.44 | ||
| P/tB | 10.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 75.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY0.88%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY1.27%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY1.78%
SpS5.81
BVpS11.37
TBVpS11.31
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.39
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 | 15.58 |
F-Score8
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)132.26%
EPS 3Y61.79%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
EPS Next Y43.6%
EPS Next 2Y33.69%
EPS Next 3Y28.05%
EPS Next 5Y27.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y9.63%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year168.29%
EBIT Next 3Y53.8%
EBIT Next 5Y35.99%
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 5 / 10 to CCJ.
What is the valuation status for CCJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of CAMECO CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is 113.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.44.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CCJ stock?
The dividend rating of CAMECO CORP (CCJ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.24%.