KELT EXPLORATION LTD (KEL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KEL - CA4882951060 - Common Stock
7.54 CAD
-0.16 (-2.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KEL. KEL was compared to 201 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While KEL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KEL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KEL was profitable.
KEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KEL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KEL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.62%, KEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KEL (5.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KEL has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KEL outperforms 55.40% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KEL is above the industry average of 6.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.54%) for KEL is well above the current ROIC(2.87%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 2.87% |
ROA(3y)8.01%
ROA(5y)-1.24%
ROE(3y)10.15%
ROE(5y)-1.51%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.85%, KEL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.53% of the companies in the same industry.
KEL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KEL's Operating Margin of 12.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KEL outperforms 60.56% of its industry peers.
KEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KEL (56.44%) is better than 77.93% of its industry peers.
KEL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.85% | ||
| GM | 56.44% |
OM growth 3Y-16%
OM growth 5Y17.59%
PM growth 3Y-34.73%
PM growth 5Y44.22%
GM growth 3Y-4.48%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KEL is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KEL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KEL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KEL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KEL has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. This is not the best score and indicates that KEL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KEL (2.21) is better than 72.30% of its industry peers.
KEL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, KEL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.68%
2.3 Liquidity
KEL has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that KEL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.69, KEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that KEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KEL has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KEL outperforms 53.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KEL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.06%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
KEL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.92%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.06%
EPS 3Y-28.82%
EPS 5Y48.96%
EPS Q2Q%-184.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.92%
Revenue growth 3Y12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -54.87% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y26.25%
EPS Next 2Y62.47%
EPS Next 3Y52.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-54.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.27, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KEL.
KEL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, KEL is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.98 indicates a correct valuation of KEL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KEL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KEL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say KEL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KEL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KEL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KEL's earnings are expected to grow with 52.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y62.47%
EPS Next 3Y52.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KEL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:KEL (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.54
-0.16 (-2.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners17.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)449.86M
Net Income(TTM)57.79M
Analysts78.57
Price Target9.79 (29.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-31.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-32.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-30.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-25.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-32.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-18.18%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-18.92%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.64%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.65%
PT rev (3m)1.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-83.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-83.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-64.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)-0.67
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY16.59%
SpS2.26
BVpS5.6
TBVpS5.6
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number5.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 5.17% | ||
| ROCE | 3.9% | ||
| ROIC | 2.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.87% | ||
| OM | 12.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.85% | ||
| GM | 56.44% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.01%
ROA(5y)-1.24%
ROE(3y)10.15%
ROE(5y)-1.51%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.58%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.58%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.56%
OM growth 3Y-16%
OM growth 5Y17.59%
PM growth 3Y-34.73%
PM growth 5Y44.22%
GM growth 3Y-4.48%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 223.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 85.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score4
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)244.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)202.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)67.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)71.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.06%
EPS 3Y-28.82%
EPS 5Y48.96%
EPS Q2Q%-184.23%
EPS Next Y26.25%
EPS Next 2Y62.47%
EPS Next 3Y52.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.92%
Revenue growth 3Y12.66%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year-15.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-54.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.37%
EBIT growth 5Y19.91%
EBIT Next Year29.17%
EBIT Next 3Y26.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3180.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.29%
OCF growth 3Y9.4%
OCF growth 5Y5.18%
KELT EXPLORATION LTD / KEL.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KELT EXPLORATION LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KEL.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for KELT EXPLORATION LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KELT EXPLORATION LTD (KEL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KEL stock?
KELT EXPLORATION LTD (KEL.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KELT EXPLORATION LTD (KEL.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KELT EXPLORATION LTD (KEL.CA) is 34.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.