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GEAR ENERGY LTD (GXE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:GXE - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA36830P1045 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

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Fundamental Rating

4

GXE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. GXE has an average financial health and profitability rating. GXE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GXE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GXE had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GXE reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years GXE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GXE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGXE.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 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

GXE has a Return On Assets of 3.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: GXE outperforms 61.69% of its industry peers.
GXE's Return On Equity of 4.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GXE outperforms 50.25% of its industry peers.
GXE has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.79%) than 69.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GXE is in line with the industry average of 7.73%.
Industry RankSector 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%
GXE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGXE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

GXE has a Profit Margin of 9.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GXE outperforms 56.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GXE has grown nicely.
GXE's Operating Margin of 19.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GXE outperforms 59.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GXE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
GXE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGXE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GXE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GXE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GXE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GXE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GXE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingGXE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
GXE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGXE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.95, GXE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.72% of the companies in the same 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.
GXE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. GXE outperforms 93.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that GXE is not too dependend on debt financing.
GXE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GXE outperforms 71.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC8.16%
GXE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGXE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that GXE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.20, GXE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GXE has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GXE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, GXE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.88
GXE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGXE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GXE have decreased strongly by -68.75% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, GXE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.86% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -27.35% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, GXE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.21% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GXE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGXE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M
GXE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGXE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1

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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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GXE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GXE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GXE to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.12), we can say GXE is valued rather cheaply.
GXE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.32.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GXE indicates a rather cheap valuation: GXE is cheaper than 89.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GXE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 94.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.6
Fwd PE 4.32
GXE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGXE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GXE is valued cheaper than 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GXE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.23
EV/EBITDA 2.05
GXE.CA Per share dataGXE.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.50%, GXE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, GXE pays a better dividend. On top of this GXE pays more dividend than 98.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, GXE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.5%

5.2 History

GXE 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
GXE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareGXE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

129.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GXE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP129.5%
EPS Next 2Y92.44%
EPS Next 3Y-12.35%
GXE.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGXE.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M
GXE.CA Dividend Payout.GXE.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GXE.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GEAR ENERGY LTD

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)11-07 2024-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2025-02-19/amc
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 RankSector 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)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%