CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CGG • CA16890P1036
Current stock price
This CGG.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CGG.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CGG was profitable.
- In the past year CGG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CGG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CGG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.48%, CGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CGG (15.06%) is better than 92.61% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CGG (10.00%) is better than 93.48% of its industry peers.
- CGG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.30%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.74%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.30%) for CGG is below the current ROIC(10.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.48% | ||
| ROE | 15.06% | ||
| ROIC | 10% |
1.3 Margins
- CGG's Profit Margin of 26.11% is amongst the best of the industry. CGG outperforms 94.36% of its industry peers.
- CGG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.93%, CGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 39.52%, CGG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.11% | ||
| GM | 39.52% |
2. CGG.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CGG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CGG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CGG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CGG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.53 indicates that CGG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CGG has a Altman-Z score (5.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CGG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.42. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CGG's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.42 is amongst the best of the industry. CGG outperforms 92.48% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that CGG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.21, CGG is not doing good in the industry: 67.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CGG, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
2.3 Liquidity
- CGG has a Current Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that CGG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.70, CGG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CGG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, CGG is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. CGG.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CGG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1918.34%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CGG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -38.18% on average per year.
- CGG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 128.10%.
- CGG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.85% yearly.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CGG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 106.17% on average per year.
- CGG is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.20% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CGG.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.40, the valuation of CGG can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CGG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGG is cheaper than 91.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, CGG is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89, CGG is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CGG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say CGG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CGG is valued cheaper than 91.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CGG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CGG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CGG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CGG's earnings are expected to grow with 106.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
5. CGG.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CGG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CGG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.89. CGG pays more dividend than 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
- CGG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of CGG decreased recently.
5.3 Sustainability
- 10.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CGG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CGG.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CGG (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.17
+0.4 (+1.39%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 7.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.01 | ||
| P/B | 4.25 | ||
| P/tB | 6.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.06 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.48% | ||
| ROE | 15.06% | ||
| ROCE | 14.27% | ||
| ROIC | 10% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.22% | ||
| OM | 32.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.11% | ||
| GM | 39.52% | ||
| FCFM | 44.52% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 170.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES / CGG.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CGG.CA.
What is the valuation status for CGG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CGG stock?
CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) is 20.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.25.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CGG stock?
The dividend rating of CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 10.76%.