CAMECO CORP (CCO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CCO - CA13321L1085 - Common Stock
108.14 CAD
-2.39 (-2.16%)
Taking everything into account, CCO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CCO was compared to 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CCO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CCO is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make CCO suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCO was profitable.
CCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.57%, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a better Return On Equity (7.91%) than 61.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.00%, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.69% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.19%. This is below the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) for CCO is above the 3 year average (2.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 14.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCO outperforms 75.46% of its industry peers.
CCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CCO (17.81%) is better than 72.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCO has grown nicely.
CCO has a Gross Margin (26.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCO'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCO has more shares outstanding
CCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.20. This indicates that CCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.20, CCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.28% of the companies in the same industry.
CCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.10, CCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.20% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, CCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.99%
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 84.72% 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 78.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.50% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 34.68% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.73% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
Revenue Next Year14.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.18%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 88.64, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CCO is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCO.
CCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, CCO is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 88.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 51.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 52.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCO's 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.
CCO's earnings are expected to grow with 57.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCO has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
CCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
TSX:CCO (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
108.14
-2.39 (-2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.08B
Analysts82.22
Price Target152.28 (40.82%)
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)8.13%
PT rev (3m)32.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 88.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 51.6 | ||
| P/S | 13.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.68 | ||
| P/B | 6.98 | ||
| P/tB | 7.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY1.13%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY1.94%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY2.46%
SpS8.2
BVpS15.48
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.15
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 | 11.2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.99%
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 Y148.56%
EPS Next 2Y83.85%
EPS Next 3Y57.57%
EPS Next 5Y41.73%
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 5Y7.81%
EBIT growth 1Y65.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y40.22%
EBIT Next Year200.7%
EBIT Next 3Y51.58%
EBIT Next 5Y32.36%
FCF growth 1Y377.75%
FCF growth 3Y24.49%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y247.65%
OCF growth 3Y25.47%
OCF growth 5Y11.43%