LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:LCX - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock
1.45 CAD
-0.03 (-2.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LCX. LCX was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LCX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LCX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LCX was profitable.
LCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LCX reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years LCX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -24.21%, LCX is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX has a Return On Equity of -33.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCX underperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.98%, LCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.21% | ||
| ROE | -33.07% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% |
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 14.26%, LCX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.43% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX's Gross Margin of 67.81% is amongst the best of the industry. LCX outperforms 81.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 67.81% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCX is destroying value.
LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LCX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.98, we must say that LCX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.98, LCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.32% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LCX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 72.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.43 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.43, LCX is doing worse than 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX has a Quick Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that LCX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.43, LCX is not doing good in the industry: 72.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LCX have decreased strongly by -626.12% in the last year.
LCX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.70%.
The Revenue has been growing by 483.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-626.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-51.54%
3.2 Future
LCX is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -18.92% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -19.55% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue Next Year-35.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.55%
3.3 Evolution
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
LCX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.22.
LCX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCX is cheaper than 97.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. LCX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.06, the valuation of LCX can be described as reasonable.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LCX is cheaper than 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LCX indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCX is cheaper than 98.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LCX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:LCX (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.45
-0.03 (-2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.20M
Revenue(TTM)115.06M
Net Income(TTM)-61.98M
Analysts78.33
Price Target1.63 (12.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)210.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-61.16%
Max EPS beat(2)482.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)87.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(4)482.52%
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)-33.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-31.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-27.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-14.48%
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)-26.86%
PT rev (3m)-32.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1442.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-225.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY31.03%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY9.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY69.58%
SpS2.16
BVpS3.52
TBVpS3.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.21% | ||
| ROE | -33.07% | ||
| ROCE | 7.38% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.98% | ||
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 67.81% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 48.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)205.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4845.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-626.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
EPS Next Y-344.16%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3Y-36.2%
EPS Next 5Y-18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-51.54%
Revenue Next Year-35.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-27.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-19.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.42%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.87%
EBIT Next 3Y1.52%
EBIT Next 5Y-19.65%
FCF growth 1Y92.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y384.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y273.37%
LYCOS ENERGY INC / LCX.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LCX.CA.
What is the valuation status for LCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LYCOS ENERGY INC?
LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LCX stock?
The financial health rating of LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) is 1 / 10.