CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
3.43 CAD
-0.06 (-1.72%)
Overall CFW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated CFW 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
In the past year CFW was profitable.
In the past year CFW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CFW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CFW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
CFW has a worse Profit Margin (0.62%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.98%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Gross Margin of CFW (8.86%) is worse than 85.19% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CFW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CFW has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CFW (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
CFW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFW underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CFW is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.29%
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CFW have decreased strongly by -92.55% in the last year.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.63%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% on average over the past years.
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
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 28.58, the valuation of CFW can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CFW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.76, CFW is valued at the same level.
CFW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.95.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CFW.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.18. CFW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CFW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFW is cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 66.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.71%
EPS Next 3Y66.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (9/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.43
-0.06 (-1.72%)
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 Cap294.60M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.34 (26.53%)
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)6.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-131.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-116.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-43.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.58 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY9.13%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY13.7%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY63.24%
SpS18.44
BVpS7.64
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 1.3 |
F-Score4
WACC9.29%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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%