CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CGG - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA16890P1036 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
CGG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 805 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CGG scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CGG is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination This makes CGG very considerable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CGG had positive earnings in the past year.
CGG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CGG 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CGG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CGG's Return On Assets of 2.14% is amongst the best of the industry. CGG outperforms 87.33% of its industry peers.
CGG's Return On Equity of 3.56% is amongst the best of the industry. CGG outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
CGG has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.33%) than 90.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CGG is significantly below the industry average of 12.37%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.14% | ||
| ROE | 3.56% | ||
| ROIC | 3.33% |
ROA(3y)2.74%
ROA(5y)3.96%
ROE(3y)4.63%
ROE(5y)7.14%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)4.93%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.29%, CGG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CGG has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.28%, CGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CGG has declined.
CGG's Gross Margin of 24.70% is amongst the best of the industry. CGG outperforms 90.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CGG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.29% | ||
| GM | 24.7% |
OM growth 3Y-17.77%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-29.35%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.41%
GM growth 5Y20.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CGG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CGG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that CGG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CGG (2.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CGG is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take CGG, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CGG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGG outperforms 92.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that CGG is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CGG (0.34) is worse than 70.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that CGG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CGG has a Current ratio (1.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
CGG has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that CGG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CGG (1.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 232.43% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 262.78% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CGG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)232.43%
EPS 3Y-38.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%423.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)262.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.7%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%351.08%
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 67.94% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y257.89%
EPS Next 2Y96.01%
EPS Next 3Y67.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year33.16%
Revenue Next 2Y16.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 20.10, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CGG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CGG is valued cheaper than 90.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CGG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.48), we can say CGG is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.77, the valuation of CGG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.52. CGG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CGG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.1 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CGG's earnings are expected to grow with 67.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y96.01%
EPS Next 3Y67.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGG has a yearly dividend return of 0.42%, which is pretty low.
CGG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 14.98. CGG pays more dividend than 94.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.42, CGG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
CGG has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y96.01%
EPS Next 3Y67.94%
TSX:CGG (7/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.06
-0.09 (-0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.78B
Analysts85.71
Price Target14.3 (18.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)32.87%
PT rev (3m)29.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.77 | ||
| P/S | 4.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 3.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY4.98%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY7.09%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY8.84%
SpS2.63
BVpS6.12
TBVpS3.51
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.14% | ||
| ROE | 3.56% | ||
| ROCE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.6% | ||
| OM | 16.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.29% | ||
| GM | 24.7% | ||
| FCFM | 32.53% |
ROA(3y)2.74%
ROA(5y)3.96%
ROE(3y)4.63%
ROE(5y)7.14%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)4.93%
ROICexc(3y)5.04%
ROICexc(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc(3y)5.79%
ROICexgc(5y)6.02%
ROCE(3y)6.14%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.39%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.14%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.77%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-29.35%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.41%
GM growth 5Y20.4%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 392.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
F-Score8
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)38.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)232.43%
EPS 3Y-38.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%423.53%
EPS Next Y257.89%
EPS Next 2Y96.01%
EPS Next 3Y67.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)262.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.7%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%351.08%
Revenue Next Year33.16%
Revenue Next 2Y16.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y285.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.21%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year32.88%
EBIT Next 3Y18.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y510.98%
FCF growth 3Y-3.33%
FCF growth 5Y54.79%
OCF growth 1Y19397.8%
OCF growth 3Y-9.74%
OCF growth 5Y14.16%