CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
3.18 CAD
+0.02 (+0.63%)
CFW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CFW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CFW has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CFW had positive earnings in the past year.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CFW reported negative net income in multiple years.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CFW (0.77%) is worse than 74.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CFW (1.50%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CFW (8.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CFW is in line with the industry average of 11.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.77% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-5.17%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)-13.78%
ROIC(3y)9.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.62%, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Operating Margin of 4.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 8.86%, CFW is doing worse than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 8.86% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CFW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CFW remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CFW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CFW (1.28) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
CFW has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CFW would need 9.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFW (9.24) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, CFW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.94, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFW has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CFW's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFW is outperformed by 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CFW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -92.55%.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.63%.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CFW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 66.75% on average per year.
CFW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.95%
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CFW is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. CFW is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.16 indicates a reasonable valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, CFW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 66.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (10/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.18
+0.02 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap273.13M
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)9.86M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.34 (36.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)176.5%
Min EPS beat(2)54.97%
Max EPS beat(2)298.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(4)298.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)33.76%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)37.45%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)25.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.3%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.28%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.75%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-131.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | 0.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY14.78%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY68.21%
SpS18.44
BVpS7.64
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.77% | ||
| ROE | 1.5% | ||
| ROCE | 11.65% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.08% | ||
| OM | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 8.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.55% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-5.17%
ROE(3y)11.77%
ROE(5y)-13.78%
ROIC(3y)9.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.19%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 409.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score4
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)115.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.93%
EPS Next Y23.95%
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.58%
Revenue Next Year-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year208.46%
EBIT Next 3Y50.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y277.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y31.48%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.74%
CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD / CFW.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CFW.CA.
What is the valuation status for CFW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CFW stock?
CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 26.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.42.
How financially healthy is CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
The financial health rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 2 / 10.