CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
125.15 CAD
-2.03 (-1.6%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CCO. CCO was compared to 201 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CCO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CCO is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes CCO very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CCO had positive earnings in the past year.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.40%, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.76%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CCO (4.86%) is better than 75.12% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCO is below the industry average of 6.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCO is below the current ROIC(4.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.18%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CCO (18.12%) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
CCO's Gross Margin of 27.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 50.75% of its industry peers.
CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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 CCO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 12.27. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO's Altman-Z score of 12.27 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 90.55% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCO is 1.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CCO, only 1.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.02, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that CCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CCO has a Current ratio of 2.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCO outperforms 83.58% of its industry peers.
CCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. 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 (1.57) than 74.13% 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 176.60% over the past year.
CCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.32% yearly.
CCO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.88%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
CCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.86% yearly.
CCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y129.65%
EPS Next 2Y83.16%
EPS Next 3Y59.15%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue Next Year14.26%
Revenue Next 2Y11.41%
Revenue Next 3Y10.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
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
CCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 96.27.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CCO.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 60.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CCO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.17 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.29 |
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 CCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 59.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y83.16%
EPS Next 3Y59.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, CCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CCO grows each year by 14.96%, which is quite nice.
CCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CCO 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 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.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y83.16%
EPS Next 3Y59.15%
TSX:CCO (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
125.15
-2.03 (-1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.49B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)525.98M
Analysts80
Price Target206.62 (65.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
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)9
Avg EPS beat(16)106.05%
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)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)-1.26%
PT rev (3m)35.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 96.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.17 | ||
| P/S | 15.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 43.22 | ||
| P/B | 8.04 | ||
| P/tB | 8.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 58.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY1.66%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY2.31%
SpS7.96
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.49
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number21.34
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 | 12.27 |
F-Score8
WACC7.71%
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)176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y129.65%
EPS Next 2Y83.16%
EPS Next 3Y59.15%
EPS Next 5Y41.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%-14.65%
Revenue Next Year14.26%
Revenue Next 2Y11.41%
Revenue Next 3Y10.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y79.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year167.68%
EBIT Next 3Y52.54%
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 / CCO.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CCO.CA.
What is the valuation status for CCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAMECO CORP?
CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is CAMECO CORP?
The financial health rating of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) is expected to grow by 129.65% in the next year.