CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RES (CGG.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CGG • CA16890P1036
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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.
- CGG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years CGG 4 years were profitable.
- CGG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CGG (13.91%) is better than 94.88% of its industry peers.
- CGG has a better Return On Equity (20.22%) than 95.51% of its industry peers.
- CGG has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGG outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CGG is significantly below the industry average of 13.29%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.80%) for CGG is below the current ROIC(15.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.91% | ||
| ROE | 20.22% | ||
| ROIC | 15.75% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CGG (35.64%) is better than 96.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CGG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.04%, CGG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CGG has a Gross Margin of 52.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CGG outperforms 95.51% of its industry peers.
- CGG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.64% | ||
| GM | 52.21% |
2. CGG.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CGG is creating some value.
- CGG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- CGG has an Altman-Z score of 7.23. This indicates that CGG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CGG has a Altman-Z score (7.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CGG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.86. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CGG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.86) than 93.51% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that CGG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.13, CGG is doing worse than 65.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although CGG's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.23 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that CGG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.25, CGG is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.62 indicates that CGG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CGG's Quick ratio of 1.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CGG outperforms 48.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 |
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 644.63%, which is quite impressive.
- CGG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.29% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CGG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 73.15%.
- CGG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.68% 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 28.57% on average per year.
- CGG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.72% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. CGG.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CGG.
- CGG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CGG is cheaper than 91.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.89, CGG is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.75, CGG is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGG is valued cheaper than 91.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- CGG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CGG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CGG is cheaper than 93.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CGG is valued cheaper than 97.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of CGG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CGG's earnings are expected to grow with 28.57% in the coming years.
5. CGG.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%, CGG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, CGG pays a better dividend. On top of this CGG pays more dividend than 97.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CGG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
5.2 History
- CGG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- CGG has decreased its dividend recently.
5.3 Sustainability
- CGG pays out 6.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CGG.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CGG (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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+0.35 (+1.04%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 | ||
| P/S | 7.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.27 | ||
| P/tB | 6.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.91% | ||
| ROE | 20.22% | ||
| ROCE | 20.4% | ||
| ROIC | 15.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.14% | ||
| OM | 45.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.64% | ||
| GM | 52.21% | ||
| FCFM | 48.84% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.23 |
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 8 / 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 9 / 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 21.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.27.
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 6.79%.