FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FEC - CA35905B1076 - Common Stock
6.42 CAD
-0.06 (-0.93%)
Overall FEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FEC against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FEC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. FEC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FEC had negative earnings in the past year.
FEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years FEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -18.04%, FEC is doing worse than 68.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -34.49%, FEC is doing worse than 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FEC (3.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FEC is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.37%) for FEC is well above the current ROIC(3.76%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.04% | ||
| ROE | -34.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.76% |
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)9.12%
ROE(5y)0.31%
ROIC(3y)8.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of FEC (9.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FEC has a Gross Margin (39.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 39.39% |
OM growth 3Y-25.21%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FEC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FEC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FEC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.18, we must say that FEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FEC's Altman-Z score of -1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FEC is outperformed by 72.64% of its industry peers.
FEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.86. This is a neutral value as FEC would need 4.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FEC (4.86) is better than 81.60% of its industry peers.
FEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FEC outperforms 53.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that FEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FEC's Current ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FEC outperforms 58.02% of its industry peers.
FEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that FEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FEC has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FEC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -557.92%.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.99% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-557.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17375.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.99%
Revenue growth 3Y7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y80.95%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FEC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FEC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FEC is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. FEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FEC is cheaper than 97.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FEC is valued cheaper than 99.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FEC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, FEC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.31.
FEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
FEC has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of FEC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. FEC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-3.33%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:FEC (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.42
-0.06 (-0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap448.95M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)-440.50M
Analysts45.71
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-3.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.25 | ||
| P/tB | 0.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.82 |
EPS(TTM)-8.05
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY36.29%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY34.54%
OCF(TTM)8.14
OCFY126.77%
SpS21.8
BVpS25.68
TBVpS25.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.04% | ||
| ROE | -34.49% | ||
| ROCE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 3.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.15% | ||
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 39.39% | ||
| FCFM | 10.17% |
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)9.12%
ROE(5y)0.31%
ROIC(3y)8.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.64%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.42%
OM growth 3Y-25.21%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.66%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.18 |
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)167.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)157.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)30.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-557.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17375.67%
EPS Next Y80.95%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.99%
Revenue growth 3Y7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.52%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.4%
EBIT Next Year153.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y316.81%
FCF growth 3Y116.05%
FCF growth 5Y-2.03%
OCF growth 1Y-8.71%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y-1.46%
FRONTERA ENERGY CORP / FEC.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FRONTERA ENERGY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FEC.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FRONTERA ENERGY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRONTERA ENERGY CORP?
FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FEC stock?
The dividend rating of FRONTERA ENERGY CORP (FEC.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -3.33%.