GEAR ENERGY LTD (GXE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GXE - CA36830P1045 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GXE. GXE was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GXE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GXE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GXE was profitable.
GXE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years GXE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
GXE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GXE (3.59%) is better than 61.46% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.97%, GXE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GXE (5.79%) is better than 69.76% of its industry peers.
GXE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.59% | ||
| ROE | 4.97% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)16.42%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)24.63%
ROE(5y)-0.59%
ROIC(3y)7.28%
ROIC(5y)4.5%
1.3 Margins
GXE has a Profit Margin of 9.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GXE outperforms 57.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GXE has grown nicely.
GXE has a Operating Margin (19.40%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GXE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y94.29%
OM growth 5Y15.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y5.23%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GXE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GXE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GXE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GXE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.95, we must say that GXE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GXE (0.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GXE is 0.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GXE, only 0.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.63, GXE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that GXE is not too dependend on debt financing.
GXE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 71.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that GXE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GXE (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that GXE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GXE has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GXE outperforms 52.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GXE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -68.75%.
Measured over the past years, GXE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.45% on average per year.
GXE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.86%.
Measured over the past years, GXE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.75%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5Y8.45%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.86%
Revenue growth 3Y18.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.46%
Sales Q2Q%-19.86%
3.2 Future
GXE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -27.35% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y219.83%
EPS Next 2Y92.44%
EPS Next 3Y-12.35%
EPS Next 5Y-27.35%
Revenue Next Year-0.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.63%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.21%
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 decreasing.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.60, the valuation of GXE can be described as reasonable.
GXE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GXE is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
GXE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.90.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.32 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GXE.
GXE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GXE is cheaper than 89.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, GXE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GXE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
94.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GXE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GXE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GXE's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y92.44%
EPS Next 3Y-12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GXE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.50%, which is a nice return.
GXE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.00. GXE pays more dividend than 98.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GXE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.5% |
5.2 History
GXE has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
GXE pays out 129.50% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP129.5%
EPS Next 2Y92.44%
EPS Next 3Y-12.35%
TSX:GXE (2/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.48
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.52M
Analysts74.29
Price Target0.77 (60.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP129.5%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)13.15%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-71.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-248.51%
Max EPS beat(4)13.15%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.08%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-25%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-12.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.63%
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)-15.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 2 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 0.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.05 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY10.42%
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY23.15%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY19.13%
OCF(TTM)0.24
OCFY49.98%
SpS0.5
BVpS0.93
TBVpS0.93
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)1.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.59% | ||
| ROE | 4.97% | ||
| ROCE | 8.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.79% | ||
| OM | 19.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 18.27% |
ROA(3y)16.42%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)24.63%
ROE(5y)-0.59%
ROIC(3y)7.28%
ROIC(5y)4.5%
ROICexc(3y)7.28%
ROICexc(5y)4.5%
ROICexgc(3y)7.28%
ROICexgc(5y)4.5%
ROCE(3y)10.11%
ROCE(5y)6.25%
ROICexcg growth 3Y112.35%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y112.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.04%
OM growth 3Y94.29%
OM growth 5Y15.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y5.23%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 29.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 198.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
F-Score6
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)109.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.83%
Profit Quality(3y)86.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.75%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5Y8.45%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y219.83%
EPS Next 2Y92.44%
EPS Next 3Y-12.35%
EPS Next 5Y-27.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.86%
Revenue growth 3Y18.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.46%
Sales Q2Q%-19.86%
Revenue Next Year-0.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.63%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.56%
EBIT growth 3Y130.53%
EBIT growth 5Y21.58%
EBIT Next Year206.84%
EBIT Next 3Y27.06%
EBIT Next 5Y16%
FCF growth 1Y-53.48%
FCF growth 3Y-4.92%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-28.64%
OCF growth 3Y28.14%
OCF growth 5Y8.78%