CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CJ • CA14150G4007
Current stock price
10.84 CAD
-0.41 (-3.64%)
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This CJ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CJ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- CJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CJ has been profitable.
- CJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.53%, CJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- CJ has a Return On Equity (2.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.31%, CJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CJ is in line with the industry average of 6.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.53% | ||
| ROE | 2.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)14.25%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
1.3 Margins
- CJ has a Profit Margin of 4.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CJ outperforms 58.74% of its industry peers.
- CJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CJ's Operating Margin of 19.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CJ outperforms 75.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CJ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.73% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. CJ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CJ is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CJ has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.34 indicates that CJ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CJ has a better Altman-Z score (2.34) than 70.39% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that CJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CJ (0.29) is better than 61.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- CJ has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that CJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CJ (0.54) is worse than 73.30% of its industry peers.
- CJ has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. 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 Quick ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: CJ underperforms 66.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. CJ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CJ have decreased strongly by -32.84% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -38.13% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CJ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.01% in the last year.
- CJ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.84%
EPS 3Y-38.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.31%
Sales Q2Q%-12.37%
3.2 Future
- CJ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.83% yearly.
- CJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y26.29%
EPS Next 5Y-22.83%
Revenue Next Year21.68%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CJ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CJ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.09.
- 62.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.95, CJ is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.59, the valuation of CJ can be described as expensive.
- CJ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CJ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CJ's earnings are expected to grow with 26.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y26.29%
5. CJ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.40%, CJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.62. CJ pays more dividend than 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CJ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.4% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 89.32%!
- CJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)89.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 557.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CJ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CJ's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP557.21%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y26.29%
CJ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CJ (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
10.84
-0.41 (-3.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners7.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners19.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.88B
Revenue(TTM)439.43M
Net Income(TTM)20.80M
Analysts77.14
Price Target10.54 (-2.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)89.32%
DP557.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-30 2026-04-30 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)47.06%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)48.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.72%
Max EPS beat(4)49.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.75%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.95%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.39%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-12.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.68%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)8.77%
PT rev (3m)22.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)42.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25%
EPS NY rev (1m)5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)16.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.59 | ||
| P/S | 4.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.25 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY10.99%
SpS2.53
BVpS4.81
TBVpS4.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.98031 (-35.61%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.53% | ||
| ROE | 2.49% | ||
| ROCE | 7.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.31% | ||
| OM | 19.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.73% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)14.25%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)19.56%
ROIC(3y)8.2%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
ROICexc(3y)8.2%
ROICexc(5y)10.16%
ROICexgc(3y)8.2%
ROICexgc(5y)10.16%
ROCE(3y)10.82%
ROCE(5y)13.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.64%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.64%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 202.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 50.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score5
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)169.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.84%
EPS 3Y-38.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
EPS Next Y-35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-1.56%
EPS Next 3Y26.29%
EPS Next 5Y-22.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.49%
Revenue growth 5Y17.31%
Sales Q2Q%-12.37%
Revenue Next Year21.68%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.64%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year191.82%
EBIT Next 3Y70.71%
EBIT Next 5Y28.7%
FCF growth 1Y-121.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.45%
OCF growth 3Y-15.04%
OCF growth 5Y36.59%
CARDINAL ENERGY LTD / CJ.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CJ.CA.
What is the valuation status for CJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CJ stock?
CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is 24.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.25.
What is the financial health of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CARDINAL ENERGY LTD (CJ.CA) is 2 / 10.