CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
117.5 CAD
-0.04 (-0.03%)
Overall CCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CCO against 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CCO is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes CCO very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCO was profitable.
In the past year CCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CCO has a Return On Assets of 5.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.91%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 73.15% of its industry peers.
CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is below the industry average of 6.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCO 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
CCO has a Profit Margin of 14.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 75.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CCO (17.81%) is better than 73.61% of its industry peers.
CCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CCO (26.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCO 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
CCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 12.06. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO's Altman-Z score of 12.06 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 90.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that CCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.96 indicates that CCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.96, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that CCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CCO has a better Quick ratio (1.75) than 76.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCO 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, CCO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 41.32% on average per year.
CCO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 34.68%.
CCO 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
Based on estimates for the next years, CCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 43.49% on average per year.
CCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y153.2%
EPS Next 2Y86.55%
EPS Next 3Y57.94%
EPS Next 5Y43.49%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.99%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 96.31.
CCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, CCO is valued quite expensively.
CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 54.46.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 54.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.65 |
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.
CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y86.55%
EPS Next 3Y57.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.14%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.76, CCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCO grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
CCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As CCO 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 CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.05%
EPS Next 2Y86.55%
EPS Next 3Y57.94%
TSX:CCO (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
117.5
-0.04 (-0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.16B
Analysts81.05
Price Target155.26 (32.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
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)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)6.26%
PT rev (3m)19.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 54.46 | ||
| P/S | 14.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.2 | ||
| P/B | 7.59 | ||
| P/tB | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY1.84%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.76%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY2.26%
SpS8.2
BVpS15.48
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)2.33
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 | 12.06 |
F-Score7
WACC7.95%
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 Y153.2%
EPS Next 2Y86.55%
EPS Next 3Y57.94%
EPS Next 5Y43.49%
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 5Y8.99%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year177.16%
EBIT Next 3Y50.39%
EBIT Next 5Y32.66%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%