CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CFW - CA1295844056 - Common Stock
4.16 CAD
+0.13 (+3.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CFW. CFW was compared to 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CFW have multiple concerns. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.65%, CFW is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.03%, CFW is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFW outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
CFW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.50%. This is significantly below the industry average of 169.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
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
The Profit Margin of CFW (1.37%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
CFW has a worse Operating Margin (4.81%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
CFW's Gross Margin of 8.79% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.37% | ||
| GM | 8.79% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CFW is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CFW remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CFW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CFW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CFW has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CFW has a Altman-Z score (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFW is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CFW, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFW (5.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CFW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CFW outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
CFW has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CFW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CFW (0.93) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.72, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CFW have decreased strongly by -24.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.13% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-24.81%
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 71.05% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
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 16.64, the valuation of CFW can be described as correct.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CFW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CFW is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.01, CFW is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CFW.
CFW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CFW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CFW is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 71.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CFW (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
4.16
+0.13 (+3.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap357.30M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)20.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target4.36 (4.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)176.49%
Min EPS beat(2)54.97%
Max EPS beat(2)298.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)101.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.58%
Max EPS beat(4)298.04%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)48.56%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)57.81%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)39.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.68%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.9%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.27%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.94%
PT rev (1m)0.59%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)35.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)72.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.59%
OCF(TTM)2.43
OCFY58.39%
SpS17.2
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.78
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 3.03% | ||
| ROCE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.44% | ||
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.37% | ||
| GM | 8.79% | ||
| FCFM | 4.01% |
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 Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 293.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score4
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)-24.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.49%
EPS Next Y117.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.27%
EPS Next 3Y71.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-24.81%
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year223.45%
EBIT Next 3Y53.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.98%
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 3 / 10 to CFW.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CFW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 16.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CFW stock?
The dividend rating of CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.