CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD (CFW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CFW - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1295844056 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall CFW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFW against 29 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. CFW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CFW has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CFW was profitable.
CFW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 1.45%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 74.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.75%, CFW is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CFW (7.70%) is better than 62.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFW is in line with the industry average of 10.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.45% | ||
| ROE | 2.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% |
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 (1.13%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.58%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.47%, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.47% |
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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that CFW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.30, CFW is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CFW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CFW outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, CFW is not doing good in the industry: 81.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that CFW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CFW's Quick ratio of 0.69 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 | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CFW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -87.89%.
CFW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.51%.
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)-87.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
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 85.93% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y235.14%
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.22, which indicates a correct valuation of CFW.
CFW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CFW is more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CFW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CFW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.11.
62.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. CFW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CFW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
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.
CFW's earnings are expected to grow with 85.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CFW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CFW (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.27
+0.01 (+0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners13.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap280.86M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.76 (45.57%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)25.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(2)298.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-246.53%
Max EPS beat(4)298.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)48.57%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)32.46%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)17.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.13%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.64%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.89%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)-5.08%
PT rev (3m)-9.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-36.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | 0.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)0.54
Fwd EY16.37%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY45.07%
SpS18.72
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.69
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.45% | ||
| ROE | 2.75% | ||
| ROCE | 10.7% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.88% | ||
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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 Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score4
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)-87.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y235.14%
EPS Next 2Y120.6%
EPS Next 3Y85.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y16.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.22%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year204.31%
EBIT Next 3Y53.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-224.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.74%