STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:SJ - CA85853F1053 - Common Stock
81.27 CAD
+0.1 (+0.12%)
Overall SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated SJ against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. SJ has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. SJ is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SJ was profitable.
In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SJ has always been profitable.
SJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SJ (8.12%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Return On Equity of 16.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.74%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SJ is significantly above the industry average of 4.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.59%, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.93%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SJ (20.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.59% | ||
| GM | 20.28% |
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SJ is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SJ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that SJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.62, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SJ is 4.49, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SJ, 4.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.49, SJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SJ underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 6.93 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SJ's Current ratio of 6.93 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that SJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SJ (1.74) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SJ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.20%.
Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.88% on average per year.
SJ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.26%.
Measured over the past years, SJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.2%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%-1.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.79% on average over the next years.
SJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.70 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.20, which indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.57. SJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SJ is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%, SJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.04, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, SJ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.68%!
SJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SJ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
SJ pays out 19.64% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SJ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.64%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
TSX:SJ (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
81.27
+0.1 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.48B
Analysts77.5
Price Target86.96 (7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP19.64%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.44%
Min EPS beat(2)2.95%
Max EPS beat(2)39.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.99%
Max EPS beat(4)39.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.28%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)0.44%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.77 |
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)6.53
FCFY8.04%
OCF(TTM)9.09
OCFY11.19%
SpS62.64
BVpS35.95
TBVpS25.91
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.65% | ||
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.59% | ||
| GM | 20.28% | ||
| FCFM | 10.43% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.82%
ROCE(3y)13.65%
ROCE(5y)13.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.18%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
F-Score6
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)127.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.2%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%-1.55%
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y3.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%-1.43%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.23%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year26.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5Y8.91%
FCF growth 1Y1284.62%
FCF growth 3Y12.32%
FCF growth 5Y64.2%
OCF growth 1Y217.09%
OCF growth 3Y17.58%
OCF growth 5Y35.33%