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LYCOS ENERGY INC (LCX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX-V:LCX - TSX Venture Exchange - CA55082H2063 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

1.2  -0.12 (-9.09%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall LCX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LCX against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LCX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LCX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LCX had positive earnings in the past year.
LCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LCX reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LCX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LCX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLCX.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 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

LCX has a Return On Assets of -0.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCX outperforms 50.47% of its industry peers.
LCX has a Return On Equity (-0.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.12%, LCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.35%
ROE -0.48%
ROIC 6.12%
ROA(3y)-123.65%
ROA(5y)-99.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LCX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLCX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1.3 Margins

LCX has a Operating Margin (14.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 70.47%, LCX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 70.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LCX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLCX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K -2K -3K -4K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LCX has been increased compared to 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.
LCX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingLCX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
LCX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLCX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

LCX has an Altman-Z score of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that LCX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.03, LCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.88% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, LCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.03
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.92%
LCX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLCX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.43 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LCX's Current ratio of 0.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCX is outperformed by 78.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that LCX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LCX's Quick ratio of 0.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCX is outperformed by 76.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
LCX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLCX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.54%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 37.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
LCX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 483.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%266.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.1%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LCX will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -39.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LCX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y94.81%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LCX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLCX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LCX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLCX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LCX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.61.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LCX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say LCX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32, the valuation of LCX can be described as reasonable.
64.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.61
Fwd PE 8.32
LCX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLCX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

98.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.23
LCX.CA Per share dataLCX.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LCX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LCX's earnings are expected to decrease with -39.70% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LCX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LYCOS ENERGY INC

TSX-V:LCX (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.2

-0.12 (-9.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-29 2025-05-29/amc
Earnings (Next)08-22 2025-08-22
Inst Owners10.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.89M
Analysts81.67
Price Target2.42 (101.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-66.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.91%
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)-20.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-16.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-29.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.08%
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)-41.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-28.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-28.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.61
Fwd PE 8.32
P/S 0.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 1.26
P/B 0.34
P/tB 0.34
EV/EBITDA 1.23
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY38.33%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY12.02%
FCF(TTM)-0.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.95
OCFY79.5%
SpS2.55
BVpS3.52
TBVpS3.52
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.35%
ROE -0.48%
ROCE 9.07%
ROIC 6.12%
ROICexc 6.12%
ROICexgc 6.12%
OM 14.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 70.47%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.26
Cap/Depr 181.4%
Cap/Sales 49.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 88.24%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 1.03
F-Score5
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)26.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%266.54%
EPS Next Y94.81%
EPS Next 2Y-39.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.1%
Revenue growth 3Y1554.23%
Revenue growth 5Y483.95%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%
Revenue Next Year-24.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y255.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y273.37%