CES ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CEU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CEU - CA15713J1049 - Common Stock
9.52 CAD
+0.06 (+0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CEU. CEU was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make CEU a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEU was profitable.
CEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CEU 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CEU reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.01%, CEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.36%, CEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.76%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 168.74%.
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.
CEU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CEU has a Operating Margin of 11.19%. This is in the better half 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.
CEU has a Gross Margin of 23.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEU outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
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
CEU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEU has less shares outstanding
CEU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CEU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.41 indicates that CEU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.41, CEU belongs to the best 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEU outperforms 70.37% 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.
CEU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.41 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC8.11%
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.69, CEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 49.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 8.36% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
CEU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of CEU can be described as reasonable.
CEU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEU is cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CEU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEU is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say CEU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.37% 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 | 13.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEU's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CEU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, CEU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CEU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CEU grows each year by 14.06%, which is quite nice.
CEU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
TSX:CEU (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.52
+0.06 (+0.63%)
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 Cap2.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.42B
Net Income(TTM)184.43M
Analysts81.67
Price Target11.44 (20.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
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)16.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY12.58%
SpS11.11
BVpS3.63
TBVpS3.15
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)0.24
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 | 4.41 |
F-Score4
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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 Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
EPS Next 5Y15.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.36%
Revenue growth 3Y25.3%
Revenue growth 5Y13%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.11%
EBIT growth 3Y57.05%
EBIT growth 5Y29.5%
EBIT Next Year29.07%
EBIT Next 3Y14.19%
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 5 / 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 11.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.63.
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 7.67% in the next year.