CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
11.5 CAD
-0.17 (-1.46%)
Overall CEU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEU against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CEU has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CEU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make CEU suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEU had positive earnings in the past year.
CEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CEU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years CEU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CEU has a better Return On Assets (12.01%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEU has a better Return On Equity (23.36%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.76%, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEU is significantly below the industry average of 170.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.76%) for CEU is above the 3 year average (15.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.01% | ||
| ROE | 23.36% | ||
| ROIC | 17.76% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)4.79%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CEU (7.63%) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
CEU's Operating Margin of 11.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.78%, CEU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 23.78% |
OM growth 3Y25.33%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y24.88%
PM growth 5Y28.07%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y2.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEU is creating value.
CEU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.78 indicates that CEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.78, CEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEU would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.13) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating CEU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEU (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
CEU has a Current Ratio of 3.12. This indicates that CEU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CEU has a Current ratio of 3.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEU outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEU has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that CEU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEU has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is in the better half of the industry: CEU outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.56% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CEU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 49.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CEU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the last year.
CEU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.56%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CEU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
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.
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 14.38, CEU is valued correctly.
CEU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, CEU is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34, the valuation of CEU can be described as correct.
CEU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, CEU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CEU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CEU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%, CEU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CEU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.39.
CEU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.06%!
CEU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CEU has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CEU pays out 16.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CEU's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
TSX:CEU (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.5
-0.17 (-1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.50B
Revenue(TTM)2.42B
Net Income(TTM)184.43M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.44 (-0.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.06%
DP16.36%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.23%
Max EPS beat(2)26.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.11%
Max EPS beat(4)26.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.27%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.64%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)22.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)12.19%
PT rev (3m)14.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 3.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY10.41%
SpS11.11
BVpS3.63
TBVpS3.15
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number8.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.01% | ||
| ROE | 23.36% | ||
| ROCE | 21.85% | ||
| ROIC | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.37% | ||
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 23.78% | ||
| FCFM | 6.21% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)4.79%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.67%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y41.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.93%
OM growth 3Y25.33%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y24.88%
PM growth 5Y28.07%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y2.9%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
F-Score4
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC2.23
Cap/Depr(3y)97.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.56%
EPS 3Y62.15%
EPS 5Y49.08%
EPS Q2Q%15%
EPS Next Y6.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.11%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year28.86%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.1%
FCF growth 1Y32.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y10.43%
OCF growth 1Y40.88%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y10.22%
CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP / CEU.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CEU.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is 14.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.17.
What is the expected EPS growth for CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) is expected to grow by 6.7% in the next year.