CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock
7.27 CAD
-0.14 (-1.89%)
Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CJ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CJ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
CJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CJ 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CJ has a Return On Assets of 6.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CJ outperforms 86.98% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.73%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.47%, CJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) for CJ is well below the 3 year average (12.57%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CJ had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% |
ROA(3y)14.43%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)18.59%
ROE(5y)-0.42%
ROIC(3y)12.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CJ (18.77%) is better than 78.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CJ has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.69%, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CJ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.77% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.7%
OM growth 5Y18.33%
PM growth 3Y-34.24%
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 CJ is still creating some value.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CJ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CJ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CJ has a Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is in the better half of the industry: CJ outperforms 67.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
CJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CJ (0.57) is worse than 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, CJ is not doing good in the industry: 66.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CJ have decreased strongly by -26.67% in the last year.
CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.40% yearly.
CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.20%.
Measured over the past years, CJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.67%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-37.86%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CJ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.93% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CJ will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CJ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.22.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. CJ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.49 indicates a correct valuation of CJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.69%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.00. CJ pays more dividend than 98.60% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 36.23%!
CJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of CJ decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
131.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CJ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of CJ has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP131.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
TSX:CJ (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.27
-0.14 (-1.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.17B
Analysts78.46
Price Target7.55 (3.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP131.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.72%
Max EPS beat(2)49.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.44%
Max EPS beat(4)49.37%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.66%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.42%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-16.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.69%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-14.8%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.23%
PT rev (3m)4.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 | ||
| P/S | 2.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)0.54
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY20.89%
SpS2.91
BVpS5.61
TBVpS5.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.73% | ||
| ROCE | 9.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.47% | ||
| OM | 26.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.77% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)14.43%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)18.59%
ROE(5y)-0.42%
ROIC(3y)12.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.57%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.57%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.48%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.47%
OM growth 3Y1.7%
OM growth 5Y18.33%
PM growth 3Y-34.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
F-Score4
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)141.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.08%
Profit Quality(3y)73.68%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.67%
EPS 3Y-28.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-37.86%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.15%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year113.34%
EBIT Next 3Y44.95%
EBIT Next 5Y12.74%
FCF growth 1Y-101%
FCF growth 3Y-5.84%
FCF growth 5Y2.27%
OCF growth 1Y-9.2%
OCF growth 3Y25.54%
OCF growth 5Y15.58%