CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CCO - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
CCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CCO shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes CCO very considerable for growth 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CCO (2.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.83%, CCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.46% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.57%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCO is significantly below the industry average of 7.54%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.19%) for CCO is below the current ROIC(4.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% |
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 7.55%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
CCO has a better Operating Margin (17.38%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.31%, CCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.56 indicates that CCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CCO's Altman-Z score of 8.56 is amongst the best of the industry. CCO outperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
CCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.37, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCO (0.15) is better than 66.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
CCO has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.71, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that CCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CCO has a Quick ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: CCO outperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 29.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y105.35%
EPS Next 2Y86.15%
EPS Next 3Y59.96%
EPS Next 5Y39.15%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y8.12%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 127.29, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CCO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.52), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, CCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.25.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 127.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 59.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y86.15%
EPS Next 3Y59.96%
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 6.76.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, CCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
28.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28%
EPS Next 2Y86.15%
EPS Next 3Y59.96%
TSX:CCO (6/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
82.74
+0.67 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.02B
Analysts84.71
Price Target114.72 (38.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.96%
DP28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)10.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.96%
Max EPS beat(4)10.45%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.84%
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)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.32%
PT rev (1m)0.5%
PT rev (3m)-6.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 127.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.51 | ||
| P/S | 10.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.82 | ||
| P/B | 5.55 | ||
| P/tB | 5.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY0.79%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY2.64%
SpS7.56
BVpS14.91
TBVpS14.82
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)3.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.48% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.78% | ||
| OM | 17.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.55% | ||
| GM | 26.31% | ||
| FCFM | 22% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 291.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.56 |
F-Score8
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y41.32%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y105.35%
EPS Next 2Y86.15%
EPS Next 3Y59.96%
EPS Next 5Y39.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.88%
Revenue growth 3Y28.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y8.12%
EBIT growth 1Y80.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year150.71%
EBIT Next 3Y53.03%
EBIT Next 5Y32.74%
FCF growth 1Y249.42%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y173.99%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%