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CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:CJ - CA14150G4007 - Common Stock

8.33 CAD
+0.23 (+2.84%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CJ was compared to 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CJ scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CJ is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
CJ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCJ.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

CJ has a better Return On Assets (6.36%) than 87.61% of its industry peers.
CJ's Return On Equity of 9.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 76.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.47%, CJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is significantly above the industry average of 6.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.57%) for CJ is well above the current ROIC(7.47%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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
CJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCJ.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

CJ's Profit Margin of 18.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 78.90% of its industry peers.
CJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 26.69%, CJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
CJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCJ.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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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.
CJ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCJ.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCJ.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.00 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CJ (2.00) is better than 67.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
CJ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 63.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.88%
CJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCJ.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that CJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CJ has a worse Current ratio (0.57) than 73.39% of its industry peers.
CJ has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that CJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
CJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCJ.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.67%.
Measured over the past years, CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.40% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.93% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
CJ is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
EPS Next 5Y-16.93%
Revenue Next Year-17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%

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.
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.
CJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCJ.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M
CJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCJ.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.15, the valuation of CJ can be described as correct.
CJ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CJ is cheaper than 64.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. CJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CJ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CJ.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. CJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 17.84
CJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCJ.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CJ is cheaper than 79.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.54
CJ.CA Per share dataCJ.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CJ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.07%, which is a nice return.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.34. CJ pays more dividend than 98.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.07%

5.2 History

The dividend of CJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 36.23%!
CJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCJ.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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-16.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.68%
CJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCJ.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
CJ.CA Dividend Payout.CJ.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CJ.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARDINAL ENERGY LTD

TSX:CJ (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

8.33

+0.23 (+2.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners7.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)468.07M
Net Income(TTM)87.87M
Analysts75.71
Price Target8.03 (-3.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.07%
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.23%
DP131.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date10-31 2025-10-31 (0.06)
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)6.42%
PT rev (3m)10.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 17.84
P/S 2.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.48
P/B 1.49
P/tB 1.49
EV/EBITDA 6.54
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY6.6%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY18.23%
SpS2.91
BVpS5.61
TBVpS5.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 2
F-Score4
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-16.52%
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-17.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.15%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y28.89%
EBIT Next Year94.88%
EBIT Next 3Y40.35%
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%

CARDINAL ENERGY LTD / CJ.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CJ.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?

CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?

The financial health rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is expected to decline by -43.12% in the next year.